How to pronounce teasel
Say it like TEE-zul. Teasel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
- TEE
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teasel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teasel
American and British speakers say teasel in essentially the same way: /ˈtizəl/ in the US and /ˈtiːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-zul.
What does teasel mean?
- Any of several plants of the genus Dipsacus.
- The dried fruiting head of the fuller's teasel, Dipsacus sativa, used for teasing or carding cloth.
- Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in dressing cloth.
Where does teasel come from?
From Middle English tasel, tesel, from Old English tǣsel, tǣsl, from Proto-West Germanic *taisilu.
Words that rhyme with teasel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teasel.
Questions about saying teasel
How do you pronounce teasel?
Say TEE-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtizəl/. In British English it is /ˈtiːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teasel?
Teasel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say teasel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtizəl/ and the British form is /ˈtiːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.