How to pronounce trestle
Say it like TRES-ul. Trestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRES).
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- TRES
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trestle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRESSay 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 trestle
American and British speakers say trestle in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɛsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRES-ul.
What does trestle mean?
- A horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs, such as sawhorses.
- A folding or fixed set of legs used to support a tabletop or planks.
- A framework, using spreading, divergent pairs of legs used to support a bridge.
Where does trestle come from?
From Middle English trestel, from Old French trestel (“crossbeam”) (French tréteau), from Latin trānstellum, diminutive of trānstrum.
Words that rhyme with trestle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trestle.
Questions about saying trestle
How do you pronounce trestle?
Say TRES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trestle?
Trestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRES). Broken into parts: TRES · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say trestle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.