How to pronounce brustle
Say it like BRUHS-ul. Brustle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHS).
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- BRUHS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brustle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brustle
American and British speakers say brustle in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌsəl/ in the US and /ˈbrʌsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHS-ul.
What does brustle mean?
- To crackle; to rustle.
- To make a show of fierceness or defiance; to bristle.
Where does brustle come from?
From Middle English brustlen, variant of brastlen, from Old English brastlian, from Proto-West Germanic *brastulōn, from Proto-Germanic *brastōną.
Words that rhyme with brustle
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Questions about saying brustle
How do you pronounce brustle?
Say BRUHS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌsəl/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brustle?
Brustle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHS). Broken into parts: BRUHS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say brustle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌsəl/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.