How to pronounce rustle
rustle
/ˈrʌsəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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The t is silent here.
Rustle, sound by sound
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
In a sentence
The leaves on the trees rustle gently in the wind.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce rustle?
Rustle is pronounced /ˈrʌsəl/ in American English.
How many syllables are in rustle?
Rustle has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in rustle?
The first syllable: /ˈrʌsəl/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in rustle?
The t is silent here.