How Do You Spell STICKLE?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "stickle" is pronounced /ˈstɪkəl/. Its spelling can be tricky to remember, as the combination of the letters "st" and "le" can be difficult to reconcile with the pronunciation. However, the "k" between the "st" and "le" serves as a helpful guide in how to spell the word. The pronunciation emphasizes the "i" sound, which is written with the letter "i." The final "e" is silent and serves to indicate that the preceding vowel is a long sound.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
Conjugate verb
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STICKLE Meaning and Definition

  1. "Stickle" is a verb that typically refers to the act of getting entangled or caught in a particular situation, often due to one's own stubbornness, hesitancy, or insistence on a particular viewpoint or principle. It suggests being deeply involved or embroiled in a contentious or problematic matter and finding it difficult to extricate oneself from it.

    The word "stickle" can also convey the meaning of being uncertain, indecisive, or hesitant about making a clear choice or decision. It implies being caught between two or more conflicting options or opinions, leading to a state of mental or emotional strife.

    Additionally, "stickle" can be used to describe the act of confronting or challenging someone, usually in an argumentative or disputatious manner. This can involve persistent questioning, debating, or disputing, often with the aim of proving one's point or defending a particular position.

    Furthermore, "stickle" can suggest the action of sticking to or adhering firmly to something. In this context, it emphasizes the idea of being steadfast, resolute, or unbending, often against prevailing opinions, norms, or pressures.

    Overall, "stickle" encompasses the notions of becoming entangled, engaging in a conflict or dispute, being indecisive, or remaining steadfast and resolute in one's beliefs. Its versatility allows it to capture various aspects of involvement in challenging or fraught situations, encapsulating both negative and positive connotations depending on the context.

  2. To take part with a side; to contend; to wrangle; to go from side to side.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for STICKLE

  • atickle
  • ztickle
  • xtickle
  • dtickle
  • etickle
  • wtickle
  • srickle
  • sfickle
  • sgickle
  • syickle
  • s6ickle
  • s5ickle
  • stuckle
  • stjckle
  • stkckle
  • stockle
  • st9ckle
  • st8ckle
  • stixkle

Etymology of STICKLE

The word "stickle" has a Middle English origin and can be traced back to the Old English word "sticol". The word "sticol" originally referred to a small piece of wood or a peg. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stikulaz" which means "small pointed object". This eventually evolved into the modern English word "stickle" which is used to describe a pointed object or something that stands out or causes obstacles.

Similar spelling words for STICKLE

Conjugate verb Stickle

CONDITIONAL

I would stickle
you would stickle
he/she/it would stickle
we would stickle
they would stickle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stickling
you would be stickling
he/she/it would be stickling
we would be stickling
they would be stickling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stickle
you would have stickle
he/she/it would have stickle
we would have stickle
they would have stickle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stickling
you would have been stickling
he/she/it would have been stickling
we would have been stickling
they would have been stickling

FUTURE

I will stickle
you will stickle
he/she/it will stickle
we will stickle
they will stickle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stickling
you will be stickling
he/she/it will be stickling
we will be stickling
they will be stickling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stickled
you will have stickled
he/she/it will have stickled
we will have stickled
they will have stickled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stickling
you will have been stickling
he/she/it will have been stickling
we will have been stickling
they will have been stickling

IMPERATIVE

you stickle
we let´s stickle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stickle

PAST

I stickled
you stickled
he/she/it stickled
we stickled
they stickled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stickling
you were stickling
he/she/it was stickling
we were stickling
they were stickling

PAST PARTICIPLE

stickled

PAST PERFECT

I had stickled
you had stickled
he/she/it had stickled
we had stickled
they had stickled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stickling
you had been stickling
he/she/it had been stickling
we had been stickling
they had been stickling

PRESENT

I stickle
you stickle
he/she/it stickles
we stickle
they stickle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stickling
you are stickling
he/she/it is stickling
we are stickling
they are stickling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stickling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stickled
you have stickled
he/she/it has stickled
we have stickled
they have stickled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stickling
you have been stickling
he/she/it has been stickling
we have been stickling
they have been stickling
I would have stickled
we would have stickled
you would have stickled
he/she/it would have stickled
they would have stickled

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