How to pronounce pretzels
Say it like PRET-zulz. Pretzels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRET).
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- PRET
- zulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretzels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pretzels
American and British speakers say pretzels in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛtzəlz/ in the US and /ˈprɛtzəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRET-zulz.
What does pretzels mean?
- plural of pretzel How to pronounce pretzel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pretzel How to pronounce pretzel
Questions about saying pretzels
How do you pronounce pretzels?
Say PRET-zulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛtzəlz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛtzəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretzels?
Pretzels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRET). Broken into parts: PRET · zulz.
Do Americans and Brits say pretzels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛtzəlz/ and the British form is /ˈprɛtzəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.