How to pronounce firtle
Say it like FUR-tul. Firtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firtle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of firtle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUR-tul.
What does firtle mean?
- To mess around, to waste time.“Stop tha firtlin’ aboot.”
Words that rhyme with firtle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of firtle.
Words that sound like firtle
Questions about saying firtle
How do you pronounce firtle?
Say FUR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝtəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firtle?
Firtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · tul.
Is firtle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɜːtəl/ (FUR-tul).
What words sound the same as firtle?
Firtle sounds the same as fertile in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.