How to pronounce pestle
Say it like PES-ul. Pestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES).
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- PES
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pestle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PESSay 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 pestle
American and British speakers say pestle in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PES-ul.
What does pestle mean?
- A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.
- The leg and leg bone of an animal, especially of a pig.“a pestle of pork”
- To pound, crush, rub or grind, as in a mortar with a pestle.
Where does pestle come from?
From Middle English pestel, pestell, from Old French pestel, from Latin pistillum, from pīnsō (“pound, beat”).
Words that rhyme with pestle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pestle.
Questions about saying pestle
How do you pronounce pestle?
Say PES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pestle?
Pestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PES). Broken into parts: PES · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pestle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.