How to pronounce frizzle
Say it like FRIZ-ul. Frizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIZ).
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- FRIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frizzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frizzle
American and British speakers say frizzle in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪzəl/ in the US and /ˈfrɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIZ-ul.
What does frizzle mean?
- To fry something until crisp and curled.
- To scorch.
- To fry noisily, sizzle.“The bacon frizzled in the pan.”
- A curl; a lock of hair crisped.
- A frizzle fowl
Where does frizzle come from?
From frizz + -le. Cognate with West Frisian frisselje (“to plait, braid”), Old Frisian frisle, fresle (“head of the hair, lock of hair”).
Words that rhyme with frizzle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frizzle.
Questions about saying frizzle
How do you pronounce frizzle?
Say FRIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frizzle?
Frizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIZ). Broken into parts: FRIZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say frizzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.