How to pronounce sawzall
Say it like SAW-zawl. Sawzall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- zawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sawzall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sawzall
American and British speakers say sawzall in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔˌzɔl/ in the US and /ˈsɔːˌzɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-zawl.
What does sawzall mean?
- A kind of reciprocating saw, a tool similiar to a thick, long-bladed electric jigsaw used to saw through most things, favored for demolition.
Where does sawzall come from?
A genericization of the trademark Sawzall.
Questions about saying sawzall
How do you pronounce sawzall?
Say SAW-zawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔˌzɔl/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːˌzɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sawzall?
Sawzall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · zawl.
Do Americans and Brits say sawzall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔˌzɔl/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːˌzɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.