English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Brittle Pronunciation
Brittle is pronounced BRI-tuhl, IPA /ˈbrɪtəl/.
BRI-tuhl
US /ˈbrɪtəl/ · UK /ˈbrɪtəl/
Syllables: BRI · tuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and noun: Hard but easily snapped or shattered.
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Brittle in a Sentence
- The old tape has gone brittle.
- His brittle good humour lasted an hour.
- She made peanut brittle every Christmas.
Common Mispronunciations of Brittle
Not BRY-tuhl
Little and middle supply the short i here, which keeps the word well clear of bridle.
Not BRIT-el
Kettle and nettle finish on a dark l with nothing like a clear el in front of it.
Tip: Brittle, the sweet made of nuts and hard toffee, is the same word with the same two beats.
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