How to pronounce muzzle
Say it like MUHZ-ul. Muzzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHZ).
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- MUHZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muzzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of muzzle
American and British speakers say muzzle in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌzəl/ in the US and /ˈmʌzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHZ-ul.
What does muzzle mean?
- The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
- A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
- The mouth or the end for entrance or discharge of a gun, pistol etc., that the bullet emerges from.
- To bind or confine an animal's mouth by putting a muzzle, as to prevent it from eating or biting.
- To restrain (from speaking, expressing opinion or acting); to gag; to silence; to censor.“Those who want to muzzle everyone else are likely nothing less than pseudovirtuous.”
- To bring the muzzle or mouth near.
Where does muzzle come from?
From earlier muzle, musle, mousle, mussel, mozell, from Middle English mosel, from Old French musel, museau, muzeau (modern French museau), from Late Latin mūsus (“snout”), probably expressive of the shape of protruded lips and/or influence
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Words that rhyme with muzzle
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Questions about saying muzzle
How do you pronounce muzzle?
Say MUHZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌzəl/. In British English it is /ˈmʌzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muzzle?
Muzzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHZ). Broken into parts: MUHZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say muzzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌzəl/ and the British form is /ˈmʌzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.