How to Pronounce Tickling

To pronounce "tickling", say TICKL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TICKL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tickling”

"tickling" has 2 syllables: tickl-ing. It rhymes with prickling and suckling, if that helps it stick.

What does tickling mean?

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.”

noun

  1. A sensation that tickles.

    “ticklings and muscular aches”

adjective

  1. That tickles

    “a tickling sensation”

Synonyms

kittle

Words that rhyme with tickling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pricklingsucklingswashbucklingchucklingbucklingtrucklingchichlingducklingsicklingsticklingchickling

Related words

tinglingtitillatingexcitingmorseltinklingrib-ticklingtwitchingkittlish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tickling"?▾

"Tickling" has 2 syllables: tickl · ing.

What does "tickling" mean?▾

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

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