How to Pronounce Bristles

To pronounce "bristles", say BRISTL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BRISTL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bristles”

"bristles" has 2 syllables: bristl-es. It rhymes with missiles and dismissals, if that helps it stick.

What does bristles mean?

noun

  1. A stiff or coarse hair.

    “the bristles of a pig”

  2. The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.

verb

  1. To rise or stand erect, like bristles.
  2. Abound, to have an abundance of something

Words that rhyme with bristles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

missilesdismissalseuromissilesthistleswhistles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bristles"?▾

"Bristles" has 2 syllables: bristl · es.

What does "bristles" mean?▾

Bristles: A stiff or coarse hair.

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