How to pronounce hazelnuts
Say it like HAY-zul-nuhts. Hazelnuts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- zul
- nuhts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazelnuts 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.
- nuhtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hazelnuts
American and British speakers say hazelnuts in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/ in the US and /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-zul-nuhts.
What does hazelnuts mean?
- plural of hazelnut How to pronounce hazelnut
Questions about saying hazelnuts
How do you pronounce hazelnuts?
Say HAY-zul-nuhts. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/. In British English it is /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazelnuts?
Hazelnuts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · zul · nuhts.
Do Americans and Brits say hazelnuts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/ and the British form is /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.