How to pronounce "wrestle"

wrestle

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈrɛsəl/

Syllable Breakdown

wres tle

How natives say wrestle

British
/ˈrɛsəl/

Syllable Breakdown

wres tle

How natives say wrestle

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with the 'r' sound by curling your tongue slightly back.

  • Step 2: Move to the short 'e' sound as in 'red'.

  • Step 3: End with the 'səl' sound, similar to 'sell', but with a lighter 'l'.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing the 't' (wres-tle)

  • mispronouncing 'r' (res-tle)

  • adding an extra vowel sound (wre-sə-l)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 't' silent?

The 't' is silent in 'wrestle' due to historical pronunciation patterns.

Is the 'r' sound different from other 'r' words?

No, it is the same 'r' sound used in words like 'red'.

Should my tongue touch the roof for 'səl'?

Yes, your tongue tip slightly touches the roof for the 'l' sound.

Definition

wrestle

To fight by holding and trying to throw or force the opponent to the ground.

Word Family

wrestling

/ˈrɛslɪŋ/

noun

The sport of wrestling.

Example: She enjoys watching wrestling.

wrestler

/ˈrɛslər/

noun

A person who wrestles.

Example: He is a famous wrestler.

wrest

/rɛst/

verb

To forcibly pull something.

Example: He wrested the book from my hands.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Wrestle vs. wrestling

- only differs in ending 'ing' sound.

Wrestle vs. wrestler

- 'er' ending changes mouth shape slightly.

Wrestle vs. wrest

- 'wrest' is a shorter word, pronounced without '-le'.

Pro Tips

Focus on silent letters

Remember, the 't' is not pronounced. Practice without it.

Tongue position for 'l'

Lightly touch the roof of your mouth for clear 'l' pronunciation.

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