Pronunciation: [kˈɛsə͡l] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "kessel" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is spelled with a "k" sound at the beginning, followed by a short "e" sound and a double "s" sound, which is represented in IPA as /ˈkɛsəl/. The double "s" sound makes the word sound like "kes-sel" with emphasis on the first syllable. In German, "kessel" means kettle or boiler, and is often used to refer to a type of cooking or heating vessel.
Kessel is a noun that has various meanings, depending on the context in which it is used.
In a general sense, kessel refers to a large, sturdy container that is typically made of metal and used for boiling liquids. It is often associated with brewing, cooking, or industrial processes that require the heating or boiling of substances. Kessels can be found in a range of sizes, from small ones used in households for boiling water or cooking food, to much larger ones seen in industrial settings.
In a specific context, kessel can also have a historical connotation. It might refer to the Battle of Kasserine Pass, which took place in Tunisia during World War II, between the Allied and Axis forces. The battle was fought around a strategically significant pass named after the nearby town of Kasserine, hence the term "kessel" is sometimes used to describe an encircled military force that is trapped or surrounded by the opposing forces.
Overall, kessel is primarily associated with a container used for boiling liquids or can specifically refer to a historical battle.
The word "kessel" is of German origin. It comes from the Middle High German word "kezzel" or "kezzil", which means "kettle" or "cauldron". The word ultimately derives from the Old High German term "kezil", which had the same meaning.
