'stle' is a multigraph that produces a different sound from its orthography. Here, we will study it more.

Multigraphs are a set of more than two letters that stand together and produce a new sound.

Multigraph

stle

Name

stle (pronounced /ˈes ˈtee ˈel ˈee/)

Common Sound(s)

/s.əl/

The Multigraph 'stle'

Sound: /səl/

'stle' always sits at the end of a word and sounds /səl/, so 't' is silent.

Example

castle /ˈkæs.əl/

whistle /ˈwɪs.əl/

wrestle /ˈres.əl/

bristle /ˈbrɪs.əl/

nestle /ˈnes.əl/

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