How to pronounce grizzly
Say it like GRIZ-lee. Grizzly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ).
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- GRIZ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grizzly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grizzly
American and British speakers say grizzly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪzli/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪzli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIZ-lee.
What does grizzly mean?
- A grizzly bear.“Shotgun blast kills charging grizzly!”
- Grey-haired, grayish.
- Crying or whingeing in a bad-tempered or irritable way.“a grizzly baby”
Where does grizzly come from?
From grizzle + -y.
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Questions about saying grizzly
How do you pronounce grizzly?
Say GRIZ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪzli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪzli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grizzly?
Grizzly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ). Broken into parts: GRIZ · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say grizzly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪzli/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪzli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grizzly?
Grizzly sounds the same as grisly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.