How to Pronounce Thistle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/θɪsl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thistle”

"thistle" has 2 syllables: thistl-e. It rhymes with bristle and dismissal, if that helps it stick.

What does thistle mean?

noun

  1. Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara, or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.
  2. This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

Words that rhyme with thistle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bristledismissalgristlewhistlefissilemissalmisselmissileistle

Related words

sowwheelchairqueuechaserpitcherstarthistle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thistle"?▾

"Thistle" has 2 syllables: thistl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "thistle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thistle" is /θɪsl̩/.

What does "thistle" mean?▾

Thistle: Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara, or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.

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