How to pronounce ethel
Say it like ETH-ul. Ethel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ethel
American and British speakers say ethel in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθəl/ in the US and /ˈɛθəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-ul.
What does ethel mean?
- The rune ᛟ.
- The name of the Latin script letter Œ/œ.
- Alternative form of athel (“tamarisk”).
Where does ethel come from?
Learned borrowing from Middle English ethel, from Old English ǣþel, ēþel.
Words that rhyme with ethel
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Words that sound like ethel
Questions about saying ethel
How do you pronounce ethel?
Say ETH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛθəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethel?
Ethel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ethel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛθəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ethel?
Ethel sounds the same as ethyl in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.