stle
'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 |
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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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