How to pronounce kittle
Say it like KIT-ul. Kittle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT).
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- KIT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kittle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kittle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KIT-ul.
What does kittle mean?
- To tickle, to touch lightly.
- Ticklish.
- Not easily managed
- To bring forth young, as a cat; to kitten; to litter.
Where does kittle come from?
Cognate with Dutch kittelen, kietelen (“to tickle”), Low German kettelen, ketelen (“to tickle”), German kitzeln (“to tickle”), Icelandic kitla (“to tickle”), Swedish kittla, kittsla, Danish kilde and perhaps Old Armenian կիծ- (kic-, “to sti
Words that rhyme with kittle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kittle.
Questions about saying kittle
How do you pronounce kittle?
Say KIT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kittle?
Kittle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT). Broken into parts: KIT · ul.
Is kittle 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 /ˈkɪtəl/ (KIT-ul).