How to pronounce teakettle
Say it like TEE-ket-ul. Teakettle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtiˌkɛtəl/TEE-ket-ul
UK British/ˈtiːˌkɛtəl/TEE-ket-ul
- TEE
- ket
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teakettle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ketGive this part a little weight. 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 teakettle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEE-ket-ul.
What does teakettle mean?
noun
- A vessel used to boil water for tea or other hot beverages.
- To make a shrill sound like a boiling teakettle.
Where does teakettle come from?
From tea + kettle.
Questions about saying teakettle
How do you pronounce teakettle?
Say TEE-ket-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌkɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌkɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teakettle?
Teakettle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · ket · ul.
Is teakettle 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 /ˈtiːˌkɛtəl/ (TEE-ket-ul).