How to pronounce kettle
Say it like KET-ul. Kettle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET).
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- KET
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kettle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kettle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KET-ul.
What does kettle mean?
- a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
- the quantity a kettle will hold
- (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits
Where does kettle come from?
(watch): Cockney rhyming slang from 'kettle and hob' to 'fob' (fob watch).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with kettle
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Questions about saying kettle
How do you pronounce kettle?
Say KET-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kettle?
Kettle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET). Broken into parts: KET · ul.
Is kettle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkɛtəl/ (KET-ul).