How to pronounce dazzling
Say it like DAZ-uh-ling. Dazzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAZ).
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- DAZ
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dazzling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dazzling
American and British speakers say dazzling in essentially the same way: /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAZ-uh-ling.
What does dazzling mean?
- present participle and gerund of dazzle How to pronounce dazzle
- Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily; bright to the degree that dazzles.
- Very brilliant or splendid in display; that dazzles the mind of the observer.
- The action of the verb to dazzle; dazzlement
Where does dazzling come from?
dazzle + -ing.
Questions about saying dazzling
How do you pronounce dazzling?
Say DAZ-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dazzling?
Dazzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAZ). Broken into parts: DAZ · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say dazzling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.