How to pronounce nestle
Say it like NES-ul. Nestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NES).
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- NES
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nestle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nestle
American and British speakers say nestle in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈnɛsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NES-ul.
What does nestle mean?
- To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
- To press oneself against another affectionately.
- To lie half-hidden or in shelter.“The old shop nestled between the newer apartment buildings.”
Where does nestle come from?
From Middle English nestelen, nestlen, from Old English nistlan, nestlian, nistlian (“to make or build a nest”), from Proto-West Germanic *nistilōn (“to build or occupy a nest; nestle”), equivalent to nest + -le.
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Words that rhyme with nestle
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Questions about saying nestle
How do you pronounce nestle?
Say NES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nestle?
Nestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NES). Broken into parts: NES · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say nestle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈnɛsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.