How to pronounce gristle
Say it like GRIS-ul. Gristle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIS).
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- GRIS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gristle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gristle
American and British speakers say gristle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪsəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIS-ul.
What does gristle mean?
- Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.
- Bone not yet hardened by age and hard work.
Where does gristle come from?
From Middle English gristel, grystyl, from Old English gristel (“gristle, cartilage”), Proto-West Germanic *gristl, of obscure origin; possibly from a pre-Germanic substrate language.
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Words that rhyme with gristle
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Questions about saying gristle
How do you pronounce gristle?
Say GRIS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪsəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gristle?
Gristle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIS). Broken into parts: GRIS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gristle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪsəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.