How to pronounce myrtle
Say it like MUR-tul. Myrtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrtle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myrtle
- 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: MUR-tul.
What does myrtle mean?
- An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.
- A small tree or tall shrub, Cyrilla racemiflora, native to temperate and tropical regions of the Americas.
- A tall evergreen Australian tree, Nothofagus cunninghamii, native to Victoria and Tasmania.
Words that rhyme with myrtle
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Questions about saying myrtle
How do you pronounce myrtle?
Say MUR-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝtəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrtle?
Myrtle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · tul.
Is myrtle 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 /ˈmɜːtəl/ (MUR-tul).