When a word ends with a consonant plus an LE, pronounce it as one syllable. The L sound will be pronounced, but not the E. The E is silent.
Here are some examples:
Cradle: Cra-dl (long A)
Little: Li-tl (short i)
Bubble: Bu-bl (short u)
Consonant plus”LE” syllable
Mar 2, 2014 | Pronunciation Training, Spelling rules and pronunciation, Stress in words and sentences