How to pronounce nuzzle
Say it like NUHZ-ul. Nuzzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHZ).
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- NUHZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuzzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHZSay 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 nuzzle
American and British speakers say nuzzle in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌzəl/ in the US and /ˈnʌzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHZ-ul.
What does nuzzle mean?
- To push or thrust (the nose or snout, face or muzzle, or head, or an object) against or into something.
- To rub or touch (someone or something) with the nose, face, etc., or an object.“The horse nuzzled its foal’s head gently to wake him up.”
- Chiefly of an animal: to dig (something, especially food) out of the ground using the nose or snout; to root.
- An act of nuzzling (all verb senses).
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Words that rhyme with nuzzle
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Questions about saying nuzzle
How do you pronounce nuzzle?
Say NUHZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌzəl/. In British English it is /ˈnʌzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuzzle?
Nuzzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHZ). Broken into parts: NUHZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say nuzzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌzəl/ and the British form is /ˈnʌzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.