How to pronounce tussles
Say it like TUHS-ulz. Tussles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS).
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- TUHS
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tussles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tussles
American and British speakers say tussles in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌsəlz/ in the US and /ˈtʌsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHS-ulz.
What does tussles mean?
- plural of tussle How to pronounce tussle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tussle How to pronounce tussle
Questions about saying tussles
How do you pronounce tussles?
Say TUHS-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtʌsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tussles?
Tussles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS). Broken into parts: TUHS · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say tussles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌsəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtʌsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.