How to Pronounce "stickler"
word
ˈstɪkəɫɝ/, /ˈstɪkɫɝ
STIK-ler
stˈɪklɐ
STIK-luh
Definition
Someone who insists on strict rules and standards and does not easily accept anything less.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪkəɫɝ/, /ˈstɪkɫɝ
British English
stˈɪklɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-ler
UK
STIK-luh
Listen in Context
My teacher is a stickler for neat handwriting.
He is a stickler about arriving on time.
My mom is a stickler for a clean kitchen.
She’s a real stickler when it comes to following the rules.