How to pronounce pottle
Say it like POT-ul. Pottle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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- POT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pottle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pottle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POT-ul.
What does pottle mean?
- A small food container, usually made of plastic or cardboard, typically used for containing hot chips, yoghurt or other foodstuffs.
- To place in a pottle.
Where does pottle come from?
From Middle English potell, potel, from Old French potel, diminutive of pot; see more at pot.
Words that rhyme with pottle
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Questions about saying pottle
How do you pronounce pottle?
Say POT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pottle?
Pottle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · ul.
Is pottle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒtəl/ (POT-ul).