How to pronounce swizzle
Say it like SWIZ-ul. Swizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIZ).
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- SWIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swizzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swizzle
American and British speakers say swizzle in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪzəl/ in the US and /ˈswɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIZ-ul.
What does swizzle mean?
- Any of various kinds of alcoholic drink.
- Alternative form of switchel (“drink based on water and vinegar”).
- Synonym of swizz (“swindle, disappointment”).
- To stir or mix.“She swizzled the milk into her coffee.”
- To turn around.
- To drink; to swill.
Where does swizzle come from?
In verb sense “to stir”, from swizzle stick (“stick for stirring alcoholic drinks”), itself attested 1859.
Words that rhyme with swizzle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swizzle.
Questions about saying swizzle
How do you pronounce swizzle?
Say SWIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˈswɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swizzle?
Swizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIZ). Broken into parts: SWIZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say swizzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˈswɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.