How to pronounce easel
Say it like EE-zul. Easel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Easel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of easel
American and British speakers say easel in essentially the same way: /ˈizəl/ in the US and /ˈiːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-zul.
What does easel mean?
- An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.
Where does easel come from?
Borrowed from Dutch ezel (“donkey; easel”), from Middle Dutch esel (“donkey”), from Proto-West Germanic *asil, from Latin asellus (“young ass or small donkey”), diminutive of asinus (“ass, donkey”), ultimately from an unknown source in Asia Minor.
Questions about saying easel
How do you pronounce easel?
Say EE-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈizəl/. In British English it is /ˈiːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in easel?
Easel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say easel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈizəl/ and the British form is /ˈiːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.