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