How to pronounce shemozzle
Say it like shuh-MOZ-ul. Shemozzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOZ).
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- shuh
- MOZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shemozzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOZSay 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 shemozzle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: shih-MOZ-ul.
What does shemozzle mean?
- A state of chaos or confusion.
- A quarrel or rumpus.
- To scarper; to run away; to flee.
Where does shemozzle come from?
UK late-19th century.
Words that rhyme with shemozzle
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Questions about saying shemozzle
How do you pronounce shemozzle?
Say shuh-MOZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈmɑzəl/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈmɒzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shemozzle?
Shemozzle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOZ). Broken into parts: shuh · MOZ · ul.
Is shemozzle 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 /ʃɪˈmɒzəl/ (shih-MOZ-ul).