How to pronounce grizzle
Say it like GRIZ-ul. Grizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ).
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- GRIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grizzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIZSay 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 grizzle
American and British speakers say grizzle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪzəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIZ-ul.
What does grizzle mean?
- A dark gray color.
- Grey hair.
- A gray wig.
- To make or become gray, as with age.
- Of a gray color.
Where does grizzle come from?
From Middle English grisel, gryselle, from Old French grisel, from gris (“gray”), from Frankish *grīs, from Proto-Germanic *grīsaz.
Words that rhyme with grizzle
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Questions about saying grizzle
How do you pronounce grizzle?
Say GRIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grizzle?
Grizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ). Broken into parts: GRIZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say grizzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.