How to pronounce hazelnut
Say it like HAY-zul-nuht. Hazelnut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- zul
- nuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazelnut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hazelnut
American and British speakers say hazelnut in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ in the US and /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-zul-nut.
What does hazelnut mean?
- The fruit of the hazel, especially of species Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.
- A light tan color inspired by the color of hazelnut.
Where does hazelnut come from?
Equivalent to hazel + nut; from Middle English haselnote, from Old English hæselhnutu (“hazelnut”).
Questions about saying hazelnut
How do you pronounce hazelnut?
Say HAY-zul-nuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/. In British English it is /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazelnut?
Hazelnut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · zul · nuht.
Do Americans and Brits say hazelnut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ and the British form is /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.