How to Pronounce "pestle"
word
ˈpɛsəl
PES-uhl
pˈɛsəl
PES-uhl
Definition
A pestle is a heavy, usually club-shaped tool used for grinding and crushing substances in a mortar, especially in cooking or pharmacy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛsəl
British English
pˈɛsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PES-uhl
UK
PES-uhl
Listen in Context
She used a pestle to crush garlic for the recipe.
The pestle is heavy and made of stone.
Please wash the pestle after use.
I can’t find the pestle—did you check the spice drawer?