Ticklenburg is a name that may confuse many due to its unusual spelling. However, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can help in breaking down the pronunciation of the word. Ticklenburg is pronounced /ˈtɪkənbɜːɡ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "ck" represents a /k/ sound followed by a /l/ sound, creating the double consonant. The "en" is pronounced /ən/ as a schwa sound, and "burg" is pronounced /bɜːɡ/ with an open-mid back unrounded vowel.