How to Pronounce Tickle

To pronounce "tickle", say TICKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪkl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tickle”

"tickle" has 2 syllables: tickl-e. It rhymes with trickle and pickle, if that helps it stick.

What does tickle mean?

noun

  1. The act of tickling.
  2. An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.

    “I have a persistent tickle in my throat.”

verb

  1. To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.

    “He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.”

  2. To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

    “A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear.”

adjective

  1. Changeable, capricious; insecure.

Synonyms

kittle

Words that rhyme with tickle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tricklepicklesicklenickelnickleicklepumpernickelbrickleferronickelpickel

Related words

thrilltitillatetinglingamuseelatedivertloathyour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tickle"?▾

"Tickle" has 2 syllables: tickl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tickle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tickle" is /ˈtɪkl̩/.

What does "tickle" mean?▾

Tickle: The act of tickling.

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