How to pronounce grizzled
Say it like GRIZ-uld. Grizzled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ).
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- GRIZ
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grizzled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grizzled
American and British speakers say grizzled in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪzəld/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪzəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIZ-uld.
What does grizzled mean?
- simple past and past participle of grizzle How to pronounce grizzle
- Greyed, old.
- Grey or partly gray.
- Streaked or mixed with gray; grizzly; griseous.
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Words that rhyme with grizzled
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Questions about saying grizzled
How do you pronounce grizzled?
Say GRIZ-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪzəld/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪzəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grizzled?
Grizzled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ). Broken into parts: GRIZ · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say grizzled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪzəld/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪzəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.