How to pronounce nozzle
Say it like NOZ-ul. Nozzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOZ).
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US American/ˈnɑzəl/NOZ-ul
UK British/ˈnɒzəl/NOZ-ul
- NOZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nozzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nozzle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOZ-ul.
What does nozzle mean?
noun
- A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
- A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.
- The nose of an animal; muzzle.
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Questions about saying nozzle
How do you pronounce nozzle?
Say NOZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑzəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɒzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nozzle?
Nozzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOZ). Broken into parts: NOZ · ul.
Is nozzle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒzəl/ (NOZ-ul).