How to pronounce wattle
Say it like WAH-tul. Wattle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wattle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wattle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WOT-ul.
What does wattle mean?
- A construction of branches and twigs woven together to form a wall, barrier, fence, or roof.
- A single twig or rod laid on a roof to support the thatch.
- A wrinkled fold of skin, sometimes brightly colored, hanging from the neck of birds (such as chicken and turkey) and some lizards.
- To construct a wattle, or make a construction of wattles.
- To bind with wattles or twigs.
Where does wattle come from?
From Middle English wattel, watel, from Old English watel, watul (“hurdle”).
Words that rhyme with wattle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wattle.
Questions about saying wattle
How do you pronounce wattle?
Say WAH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wattle?
Wattle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · tul.
Is wattle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɒtəl/ (WOT-ul).