How to pronounce myrtles
Say it like MUR-tulz. Myrtles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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US American/ˈmɝtəlz/MUR-tulz
UK British/ˈmɜːtəlz/MUR-tulz
- MUR
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrtles 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myrtles
- 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-tulz.
What does myrtles mean?
noun
- plural of myrtle How to pronounce myrtle
Questions about saying myrtles
How do you pronounce myrtles?
Say MUR-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrtles?
Myrtles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · tulz.
Is myrtles 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 /ˈmɜːtəlz/ (MUR-tulz).