How to Pronounce Brittle

To pronounce "brittle", say BRITTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɪtl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɹɪtl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brittle”

"brittle" has 2 syllables: brittl-e. It rhymes with belittle and little, if that helps it stick.

What does brittle mean?

noun

A confection of caramelized sugar and nuts.
“As a child, my favorite candy was peanut brittle.”
Anything resembling this confection, such as flapjack, a cereal bar, etc.

adjective

Inflexible, liable to break or snap easily under stress or pressure.
“A diamond is hard but brittle.”
Not physically tough or tenacious; apt to break or crumble when bending.
“Shortbread is my favorite cold pastry, yet being so brittle it crumbles easily, and a lot goes to waste.”

Synonyms

brickle

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Words that rhyme with brittle

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belittle little acquittal whittle noncommittal committal hospital tittle smittle vittle skittle transmittal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brittle"?▾

"Brittle" has 2 syllables: brittl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "brittle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brittle" is /ˈbɹɪtl̩/.

What does "brittle" mean?▾

Brittle: A confection of caramelized sugar and nuts.

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