How to pronounce dazzle
Say it like DAZ-ul. Dazzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAZ).
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- DAZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dazzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dazzle
American and British speakers say dazzle in essentially the same way: /ˈdæzəl/ in the US and /ˈdæzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAZ-ul.
What does dazzle mean?
- To confuse or overpower the sight of (someone or something, such as a sensor) by means of excessive brightness.“Dazzled by the headlights of the lorry, the deer stopped in the middle of the street.”
- To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.“The delegates were dazzled by the originality of his arguments.”
- To be overpowered by light; to be confused by excess of brightness.
- A light of dazzling brilliancy.
- Showy brilliance that may stop a person from thinking clearly.
- A herd of zebra.
Where does dazzle come from?
From daze + -le, a frequentative form.
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Words that rhyme with dazzle
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Questions about saying dazzle
How do you pronounce dazzle?
Say DAZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæzəl/. In British English it is /ˈdæzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dazzle?
Dazzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAZ). Broken into parts: DAZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dazzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæzəl/ and the British form is /ˈdæzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.