How to Pronounce Wrestle

To pronounce "wrestle", say WRESTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛ.səl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɛ.səl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrestle”

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

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

What does wrestle mean?

noun

  1. A wrestling bout.
  2. A struggle.

verb

  1. To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest
  2. To struggle or strive

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Words that rhyme with wrestle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vesseltrestlemeselsessilechesilvessellmescalwesilcressellecresol

Related words

grapplinggrapplewrithesquirmwriggletwistwormtussle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrestle"?▾

"Wrestle" has 2 syllables: wrestl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrestle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrestle" is /ˈɹɛ.səl/.

What does "wrestle" mean?▾

Wrestle: A wrestling bout.

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