How to pronounce kestrel
Say it like KES-trul. Kestrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KES).
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- KES
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kestrel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kestrel
American and British speakers say kestrel in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛstrəl/ in the US and /ˈkɛstrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KES-trul.
What does kestrel mean?
- Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
- A common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Where does kestrel come from?
Instead, possibly from a root *krek-, *krak- (“to crack, rattle, creak, emit a bird cry”), from Middle Dutch crāken (“to creak, crack”), from Old Dutch *krakōn (“to crack, creak, emit a cry”), from Proto-West Germanic *krakōn (“to emit a cr
Words that rhyme with kestrel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kestrel.
Questions about saying kestrel
How do you pronounce kestrel?
Say KES-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɛstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kestrel?
Kestrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KES). Broken into parts: KES · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say kestrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛstrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɛstrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.