How to pronounce mousehole
Say it like MOW-zul. Mousehole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
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- MOW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mousehole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mousehole
American and British speakers say mousehole in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊzəl/ in the US and /ˈmaʊzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOW-zul.
What does mousehole mean?
- A hole through which a mouse enters a room.
- Any small hole or opening.
- The storage area on a drilling rig where the next joint of drilling pipe is held until needed.
Where does mousehole come from?
From Middle English mosse hole, mowse hole; equivalent to mouse + hole.
Words that rhyme with mousehole
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mousehole.
Questions about saying mousehole
How do you pronounce mousehole?
Say MOW-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊzəl/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mousehole?
Mousehole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say mousehole the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊzəl/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.