How to pronounce "tickle"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "tickle"

Learn how to break down "tickle" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈtɪkl̩/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

T IH1 K AH0 L
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "tickle"

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪkl̩/

Noun

  • The act of tickling.
  • An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
    Example: "I have a persistent tickle in my throat."
  • A light tap of the ball.
  • A narrow strait.

Verb

  • To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
    Example: "He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."
  • To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
    Example: "A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear."
  • (of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
    Example: "My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!"
  • To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
  • To cause delight or amusement in.
    Example: "He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."
  • To feel titillation.
  • To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.
  • To be excited or heartened.

Adjective

  • Changeable, capricious; insecure.