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How to pronounce:
ticklish
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtɪklɪʃ
Examples:
I'm not a ticklish person.
If they are ticklish maybe they should toughen up.
In contrast to this, she is revealed to be highly ticklish.
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Common mistakes of ticklish pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "TICK-lish" instead of "TICK-lish". The correct pronunciation is /ˈtɪk.lɪʃ/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "k": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "k" sound, making it sound like "tick-lish". The correct pronunciation is /ˈtɪk.lɪʃ/, where the "k" is soft and quick. Tip: Keep the "k" sound light and brief.
- Mispronouncing the "i": Some may pronounce the "i" in "ticklish" as a long vowel, saying "tick-leesh". The accurate pronunciation is /ˈtɪk.lɪʃ/, with a short "i" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "i" as in "sit".
- Ignoring the "l": A frequent error is to drop the "l", resulting in "tick-ish". The correct pronunciation includes the "l" sound, as in /ˈtɪk.lɪʃ/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" clearly between the two syllables.
- Confusing with "ticklishness": When saying "ticklishness", some may mistakenly stress it like "TICK-lish-ness". The correct pronunciation is /ˈtɪk.lɪʃ.nəs/, maintaining the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the stress consistent with "ticklish".