How to pronounce stickler
American English pronunciation
STIK-ler
- IPA
- /ˈstɪklɚ/
- Syllables
- STIK · ler (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What stickler means
A person who insists that rules be followed exactly
In a sentence: Our coach is a stickler for being on time, so nobody shows up late.
Where it comes from: From stickle, an old word meaning "to act as an umpire." A stickler once made sure a match was fair.
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