How to pronounce fettle
Say it like FET-ul. Fettle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɛtəl/FET-ul
UK British/ˈfɛtəl/FET-ul
- FET
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fettle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay 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 fettle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-ul.
What does fettle mean?
noun
- A state of physical condition; kilter or trim.
- One's mental state; spirits.
- Sand used to line a furnace.
- To sort out, to fix, to mend, to repair.
- To make preparations; to put things in order; to do trifling business.
- To line the hearth of a furnace with sand prior to pouring molten metal.
Words that rhyme with fettle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fettle.
Questions about saying fettle
How do you pronounce fettle?
Say FET-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fettle?
Fettle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · ul.
Is fettle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfɛtəl/ (FET-ul).