How to Pronounce Trestle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɹɛsəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “trestle”

"trestle" has 2 syllables: trestl-e. It rhymes with vessel and wrestle, if that helps it stick.

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

What does trestle mean?

noun

  1. A horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs, such as sawhorses.
  2. A folding or fixed set of legs used to support a tabletop or planks.

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Words that rhyme with trestle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vesselwrestlemeselsessilechesilvessellmescalwesilcressellecresol

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trestle"?▾

"Trestle" has 2 syllables: trestl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "trestle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "trestle" is /ˈtɹɛsəl/.

What does "trestle" mean?▾

Trestle: A horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs, such as sawhorses.

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