How to pronounce abristle
Say it like uh-BRIS-ul. Abristle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS).
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- uh
- BRIS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abristle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abristle
American and British speakers say abristle in essentially the same way: /əˈbrɪsəl/ in the US and /əˈbrɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BRIS-ul.
What does abristle mean?
- Bristling.“The cat's fur was all abristle.”
Where does abristle come from?
From a- + bristle.
Words that rhyme with abristle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abristle.
Questions about saying abristle
How do you pronounce abristle?
Say uh-BRIS-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɪsəl/. In British English it is /əˈbrɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abristle?
Abristle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS). Broken into parts: uh · BRIS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say abristle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbrɪsəl/ and the British form is /əˈbrɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.