How to Pronounce "stickle"
word
ˈstɪkəɫ
STIK-uhl
stˈɪkəl
st-IK-uhl
Definition
To argue or insist about trivial or minor details, rather than focusing on the main point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪkəɫ
British English
stˈɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-uhl
UK
st-IK-uhl
Listen in Context
Please don't stickle over every little mistake.
They stickle at minor differences in wording.
Don't stickle when we need to agree quickly.
She tends to stickle over things that really don't matter.