How to pronounce singletree
Say it like SING-gul-tree. Singletree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- gul
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singletree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of singletree
American and British speakers say singletree in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtri/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-gul-tree.
What does singletree mean?
- A bar behind draft animals and in front of a load, such as a wagon, that balances the load. Generally the animals are attached at the ends and the wagon or other load to a pivot in the middle of the singletree.
Where does singletree come from?
Alteration of swingletree as if from single + tree, on the analogy of doubletree.
Questions about saying singletree
How do you pronounce singletree?
Say SING-gul-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtri/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singletree?
Singletree has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · gul · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say singletree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtri/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡəlˌtriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.