How to Pronounce "wattle"
word
ˈwɑtəɫ
WAH-tuhl
wˈɒtəl
WOT-uhl
Definition
A wattle is a loose, fleshy growth that hangs from the neck or throat of some birds, like turkeys and chickens. It can also mean a type of woven construction made from sticks or twigs, used for walls or fences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑtəɫ
British English
wˈɒtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAH-tuhl
UK
WOT-uhl
Listen in Context
The turkey has a red wattle under its beak.
Chickens also have a small wattle.
They built a fence with wattle and mud.
If you look closely, you’ll notice the rooster's wattle swings when he walks.