How to pronounce tussled
Say it like TUHS-uld. Tussled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS).
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- TUHS
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tussled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tussled
American and British speakers say tussled in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌsəld/ in the US and /ˈtʌsəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHS-uld.
What does tussled mean?
- simple past and past participle of tussle How to pronounce tussle
Questions about saying tussled
How do you pronounce tussled?
Say TUHS-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌsəld/. In British English it is /ˈtʌsəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tussled?
Tussled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS). Broken into parts: TUHS · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say tussled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌsəld/ and the British form is /ˈtʌsəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.