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tickle
Definition:
(nou) a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking (nou) the act of tickling
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɪkəl
Examples:
Of course, this inflicts extreme tickle of the victim.
We used to tickle the goldfish in the pond
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Common mistakes of tickle pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ti-KLE" instead of "TICK-le" (ˈtɪk.əl in US and UK). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "tickle" too harshly, making it sound like "tick-uhl." This can disrupt the flow of the word. Tip: Use a light touch on the "t" to maintain a smooth pronunciation.
- Skipping the vowel sound: Some may omit the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "tickl" instead of "tickle" (ˈtɪk.əl). Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly, emphasizing the "ə" sound.
- Mispronouncing the "i": Learners might say "tickle" with a long "i" sound, as in "teekle." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation features a short "i" sound (ˈtɪk.əl). Tip: Focus on producing a quick, short "i" sound to sound natural.
- Confusing "tickle" with similar words: Some confuse "tickle" with "tickle" (ˈtɪk.əl) and "tackle" (ˈtæk.əl), leading to pronunciation errors. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and stress patterns to differentiate these words.