How to pronounce mizzle
Say it like MIZ-ul. Mizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mizzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mizzle
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: MIZL.
What does mizzle mean?
- A mist; a fine spray; a spattering.
- To abscond, scram, flee.
- To yield.
- To muddle or confuse. (Probably from a misreading of past tense/participle misled.)
Where does mizzle come from?
From Late Middle English misellen (“to drizzle”), cognate with Low German miseln, musseln (“to mizzle”), Dutch miezelen (“to drizzle, rain gently”).
Words that rhyme with mizzle
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Questions about saying mizzle
How do you pronounce mizzle?
Say MIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzəl/. In British English it is /mɪzl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mizzle?
Mizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · ul.
Is mizzle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /mɪzl/ (MIZL).