How to pronounce grizzlies
Say it like GRIZ-leez. Grizzlies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ).
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- GRIZ
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grizzlies 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.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grizzlies
American and British speakers say grizzlies in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪzliz/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪzliz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIZ-leez.
What does grizzlies mean?
- plural of grizzly How to pronounce grizzly
Questions about saying grizzlies
How do you pronounce grizzlies?
Say GRIZ-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪzliz/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪzliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grizzlies?
Grizzlies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ). Broken into parts: GRIZ · leez.
Do Americans and Brits say grizzlies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪzliz/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪzliz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.