How to pronounce hackles
Say it like HAK-ulz. Hackles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
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- HAK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hackles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hackles
American and British speakers say hackles in essentially the same way: /ˈhækəlz/ in the US and /ˈhækəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAK-ulz.
What does hackles mean?
- plural of hackle How to pronounce hackle
Questions about saying hackles
How do you pronounce hackles?
Say HAK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhækəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhækəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hackles?
Hackles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say hackles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhækəlz/ and the British form is /ˈhækəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.