How to pronounce bridle
Say it like BRY-dul. Bridle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
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- BRY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bridle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bridle
American and British speakers say bridle in essentially the same way: /ˈbraɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈbraɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRY-dul.
What does bridle mean?
- The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
- A restraint; a curb; a check.
- A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.
- To put a bridle on.
- To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
- To show hostility or resentment.
Where does bridle come from?
From Middle English bridel, from Old English brīdel, from Proto-West Germanic *brigdil, from Proto-Germanic *brigdilaz (“strap, rein”), equivalent to braid + -le.
Words that rhyme with bridle
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Words that sound like bridle
Questions about saying bridle
How do you pronounce bridle?
Say BRY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bridle?
Bridle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say bridle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈbraɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bridle?
Bridle sounds the same as bridal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.