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How to pronounce fistle

Say it like FIS-ul. Fistle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).

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US American/ˈfɪsəl/FIS-ul
UK British/ˈfɪsəl/FIS-ul
  • FIS
  • ul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Fistle pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of fistle

American and British speakers say fistle in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪsəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪsəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: FIS-ul.

What does fistle mean?

verb
  1. To rustle; to make a slight rustling (or whistling sound).

Words that rhyme with fistle

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Words that sound like fistle

Questions about saying fistle

How do you pronounce fistle?

Say FIS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪsəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in fistle?

Fistle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · ul.

Do Americans and Brits say fistle the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪsəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

What words sound the same as fistle?

Fistle sounds the same as fissile in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).