How to pronounce ettle
Say it like ETL. Ettle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ETL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ettle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ettle
American and British speakers say ettle in essentially the same way: /ɛtl/ in the US and /ɛtl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETL.
What does ettle mean?
- To propose, intend.
- To direct (something) to or at someone or something; to aim at.
- To strive, to try.
Where does ettle come from?
From Middle English etlien, atlien, from Old Norse ætla (“to think, mean, suppose, intend, purpose”), from Proto-Germanic *ahtalōną (“to strive, think”), from Proto-Indo-European *ok- (“to think, intend, purpose”).
Questions about saying ettle
How do you pronounce ettle?
Say ETL. The American pronunciation is /ɛtl/. In British English it is /ɛtl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ettle?
Ettle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ETL.
Do Americans and Brits say ettle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛtl/ and the British form is /ɛtl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.