How to pronounce wintle
Say it like WIN-tul. Wintle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wintle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wintle
American and British speakers say wintle in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪntəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIN-tul.
What does wintle mean?
- To wind, to reel.
- To stagger, to sway or rock.
- To tumble, to capsize.
Where does wintle come from?
Perhaps from a Flemish dialect of Dutch windtelen (“to reel”); compare wentelen.
Words that rhyme with wintle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wintle.
Questions about saying wintle
How do you pronounce wintle?
Say WIN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪntəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wintle?
Wintle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say wintle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪntəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.