How to pronounce bristles
Say it like BRIS-ulz. Bristles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS).
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- BRIS
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bristles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bristles
American and British speakers say bristles in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪsəlz/ in the US and /ˈbrɪsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIS-ulz.
What does bristles mean?
- plural of bristle How to pronounce bristle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bristle How to pronounce bristle
Questions about saying bristles
How do you pronounce bristles?
Say BRIS-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bristles?
Bristles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS). Broken into parts: BRIS · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say bristles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪsəlz/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.