How to pronounce nestled
Say it like NES-uld. Nestled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NES).
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- NES
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nestled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nestled
American and British speakers say nestled in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛsəld/ in the US and /ˈnɛsəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: NES-uld.
What does nestled mean?
- simple past and past participle of nestle How to pronounce nestle
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nestled
How do you pronounce nestled?
Say NES-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛsəld/. In British English it is /ˈnɛsəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nestled?
Nestled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NES). Broken into parts: NES · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say nestled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛsəld/ and the British form is /ˈnɛsəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.