How to pronounce wrestle
Say it like RES-ul. Wrestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Both the w and the t are silent: 'RESS-ul'.
Wrestle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wrestle
American and British speakers say wrestle in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛsəl/ in the US and /ˈrɛsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RES-ul.
What does wrestle mean?
- To take part in (a wrestling bout or match).
- Sometimes followed by down: to contend with or move (someone) into or out of a position by grappling; also, to overcome (someone) by grappling.
- To move or manipulate (something) using physical effort, usually with some difficulty or opposition.“I couldn't wrestle the trunk down the hall.”
- A fight or struggle between people during which they grapple or otherwise contend with each other in order to throw or force their opponent to the ground, chiefly as a sport or in unarmed combat.
- A situation in which people compete with each other; a contest, a struggle.
- The action of contending or struggling.
Words that rhyme with wrestle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrestle.
Questions about saying wrestle
How do you pronounce wrestle?
Say RES-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛsəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrestle?
Wrestle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say wrestle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛsəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɛsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.