How to pronounce trindle
Say it like TRINDL. Trindle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- TRINDL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trindle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRINDLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trindle
American and British speakers say trindle in essentially the same way: /trɪndl/ in the US and /trɪndl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRINDL.
What does trindle mean?
- A piece of wood, etc., laid between the cords and boards of a book to flatten before cutting.
Where does trindle come from?
From Middle English trindel (“wheel, roller”), from Old English tryndel (“circle, ring”), from Proto-West Germanic *trundil (“ring, hoop”), equivalent to trend + -le.
Questions about saying trindle
How do you pronounce trindle?
Say TRINDL. The American pronunciation is /trɪndl/. In British English it is /trɪndl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trindle?
Trindle is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRINDL.
Do Americans and Brits say trindle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɪndl/ and the British form is /trɪndl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.