How to pronounce coistrel
Say it like KUHS-trul. Coistrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coistrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coistrel
American and British speakers say coistrel in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌstrəl/ in the US and /ˈkʌstrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-trul.
What does coistrel mean?
- Alternative form of custrel.
- Alternative form of coistril.
Where does coistrel come from?
From Old French coustillier (“soldier armed with a coustille (“double-edged sword”)”).
Questions about saying coistrel
How do you pronounce coistrel?
Say KUHS-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkʌstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coistrel?
Coistrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say coistrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌstrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkʌstrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.