How to pronounce kestrels
Say it like KES-trulz. Kestrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KES).
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- KES
- trulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kestrels 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.
- trulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kestrels
American and British speakers say kestrels in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛstrəlz/ in the US and /ˈkɛstrəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KES-trulz.
What does kestrels mean?
- plural of kestrel How to pronounce kestrel
Questions about saying kestrels
How do you pronounce kestrels?
Say KES-trulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛstrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɛstrəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kestrels?
Kestrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KES). Broken into parts: KES · trulz.
Do Americans and Brits say kestrels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛstrəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkɛstrəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.