How to pronounce kettles
Say it like KET-ulz. Kettles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET).
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US American/ˈkɛtəlz/KET-ulz
UK British/ˈkɛtəlz/KET-ulz
- KET
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kettles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kettles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KET-ulz.
What does kettles mean?
noun
- plural of kettle How to pronounce kettle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kettle How to pronounce kettle
Questions about saying kettles
How do you pronounce kettles?
Say KET-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɛtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kettles?
Kettles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KET). Broken into parts: KET · ulz.
Is kettles 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 /ˈkɛtəlz/ (KET-ulz).