How to pronounce ouzel
Say it like OO-zul. Ouzel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ouzel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ouzel
American and British speakers say ouzel in essentially the same way: /ˈuzəl/ in the US and /ˈuːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-zul.
What does ouzel mean?
- A Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula).
- A water ouzel, an aquatic perching bird (Cinclus mexicanus).
Where does ouzel come from?
For the spelling, compare Early Modern English bloud (“blood”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ouzel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ouzel.
Questions about saying ouzel
How do you pronounce ouzel?
Say OO-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈuzəl/. In British English it is /ˈuːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ouzel?
Ouzel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say ouzel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuzəl/ and the British form is /ˈuːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.