How to pronounce brindle
Say it like BRIN-dul. Brindle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIN).
- BRIN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brindle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brindle
American and British speakers say brindle in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪndəl/ in the US and /ˈbrɪndəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIN-dul.
What does brindle mean?
- A streaky colouration in animals.
- An animal so coloured.
- Having such a colouration; brindled.
- To form streaks of a different color.
Where does brindle come from?
Back-formation from brindled, a variant of brinded (“streaked, spotted”), apparently reanalyzed as brindle + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with brindle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brindle.
Questions about saying brindle
How do you pronounce brindle?
Say BRIN-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪndəl/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪndəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brindle?
Brindle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIN). Broken into parts: BRIN · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say brindle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪndəl/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪndəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.