How to pronounce nettle
American English pronunciation
NET-ul
- IPA
- /ˈnɛtəl/
- Syllables
- NET · ul (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What nettle means
Most people know nettle in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.
To annoy or irritate someone
In a sentence: It nettled Sara when her brother kept humming during her reading time.
Where it comes from: It is the same word as the stinging nettle plant, from Old English. Being nettled feels a bit like brushing against one.
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