How to pronounce kirtled
Say it like KER-tuld. Kirtled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɚtəld/KER-tuld
UK British/ˈkətəld/KUH-tuld
- KER
- tuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirtled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kirtled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUH-tuld.
What does kirtled mean?
adjective
- Clothed or covered with, or as if with, a kirtle.
- simple past and past participle of kirtle How to pronounce kirtle
Where does kirtled come from?
From kirtle + -ed.
Questions about saying kirtled
How do you pronounce kirtled?
Say KER-tuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɚtəld/. In British English it is /ˈkətəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirtled?
Kirtled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · tuld.
Is kirtled pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkətəld/ (KUH-tuld).