How to pronounce nettles
Say it like NET-ulz. Nettles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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US American/ˈnɛtəlz/NET-ulz
UK British/ˈnɛtəlz/NET-ulz
- NET
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nettles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nettles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NET-ulz.
What does nettles mean?
noun
- plural of nettle How to pronounce nettle
- Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing; reef points
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nettle How to pronounce nettle
Questions about saying nettles
How do you pronounce nettles?
Say NET-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nettles?
Nettles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · ulz.
Is nettles 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 /ˈnɛtəlz/ (NET-ulz).