how to pronounce ticklish

/ˈtɪkəlɪʃ/

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ticklish is pronounced in three syllables

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meaning of ticklish

Ticklish means causing a sensation of tickling or tickling someone.

ticklish frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word ticklish occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.