How to Pronounce Kettle

To pronounce "kettle", say KETTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛ.təl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɛ.təl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kettle”

"kettle" has 2 syllables: kettl-e. It rhymes with mettle and settle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kettell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kettle mean?

noun

  1. A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

    “There's a hot kettle of soup on the stove.”

  2. The quantity held by a kettle.

verb

  1. (of the police) To contain demonstrators in a confined area.

Synonyms

teakettle

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Words that rhyme with kettle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mettlesettlenettlefettlemetalettlebetelunsettlepetal

Related words

kettlefulboilertympanitympanumtimpanikettledrumcauldronjar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kettle"?▾

"Kettle" has 2 syllables: kettl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "kettle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kettle" is /ˈkɛ.təl/.

What does "kettle" mean?▾

Kettle: A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.

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