How to pronounce bristled
Say it like BRIS-uld. Bristled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS).
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- BRIS
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bristled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bristled
American and British speakers say bristled in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪsəld/ in the US and /ˈbrɪsəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIS-uld.
What does bristled mean?
Where does bristled come from?
From Middle English bristled, ibrustled, iburstled, equivalent to bristle + -ed.
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Questions about saying bristled
How do you pronounce bristled?
Say BRIS-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪsəld/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪsəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bristled?
Bristled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS). Broken into parts: BRIS · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say bristled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪsəld/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪsəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.