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How to pronounce guzzler

Say it like GUHZ-ler. Guzzler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHZ).

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US American/ˈɡʌzlɚ/GUHZ-ler
UK British/ˈɡʌzlə/GUHZ-luh
  • GUHZ
  • ler
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Guzzler pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of guzzler

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: GUHZ-luh.

What does guzzler mean?

noun
  1. Somebody or something which guzzles.
  2. A device placed in arid regions to catch water for wildlife to drink from.

Where does guzzler come from?

From guzzle + -er.

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Words that rhyme with guzzler

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Questions about saying guzzler

How do you pronounce guzzler?

Say GUHZ-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌzlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌzlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in guzzler?

Guzzler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHZ). Broken into parts: GUHZ · ler.

Is guzzler pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡʌzlə/ (GUHZ-luh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).