How to pronounce bristling
Say it like BRIS-uh-ling. Bristling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS).
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- BRIS
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bristling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bristling
American and British speakers say bristling in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIS-uh-ling.
What does bristling mean?
- Having bristles.
- Reacting with anger or indignation.
- Dressed in effective defensive equipment while not seeking a fight.
- present participle and gerund of bristle How to pronounce bristle
- The act of one who bristles.
- Alternative form of brisling.
Questions about saying bristling
How do you pronounce bristling?
Say BRIS-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bristling?
Bristling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIS). Broken into parts: BRIS · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say bristling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.