How to pronounce fistmele
Say it like FIST-meel. Fistmele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIST).
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- FIST
- meel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fistmele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fistmele
American and British speakers say fistmele in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstˌmil/ in the US and /ˈfɪstˌmiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIST-meel.
What does fistmele mean?
- A traditional unit of distance equal to the width of a clenched fist with the thumb extended (approx. 6½ inches or 16½ centimetres).
Where does fistmele come from?
From fist + mele, variant of meal (“measure”), from Old English mæl.
Questions about saying fistmele
How do you pronounce fistmele?
Say FIST-meel. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstˌmil/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstˌmiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fistmele?
Fistmele has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIST). Broken into parts: FIST · meel.
Do Americans and Brits say fistmele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstˌmil/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstˌmiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.