How to pronounce frazil
Say it like FRAZ-ul. Frazil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAZ).
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- FRAZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frazil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAZSay 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 frazil
American and British speakers say frazil in essentially the same way: /ˈfræzəl/ in the US and /ˈfræzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAZ-ul.
What does frazil mean?
- A collection of stray ice crystals that form in fast-moving water.
- Alternative form of farasola.
Where does frazil come from?
From Canadian French frasil, frazil, fraisil, from French fraisil (“coal cinders”), from Old French faisil.
Words that rhyme with frazil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frazil.
Questions about saying frazil
How do you pronounce frazil?
Say FRAZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræzəl/. In British English it is /ˈfræzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frazil?
Frazil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAZ). Broken into parts: FRAZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say frazil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræzəl/ and the British form is /ˈfræzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.