How to pronounce tousle
Say it like TOW-zul. Tousle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW).
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- TOW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tousle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tousle
American and British speakers say tousle in essentially the same way: /ˈtaʊzəl/ in the US and /ˈtaʊzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOW-zul.
What does tousle mean?
- To put into disorder; to tumble; to touse; to muss.
- The action of ruffling or setting in disorder.
Where does tousle come from?
From Middle English touselen, equivalent to touse + -le.
Words that rhyme with tousle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tousle.
Questions about saying tousle
How do you pronounce tousle?
Say TOW-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊzəl/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tousle?
Tousle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW). Broken into parts: TOW · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say tousle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaʊzəl/ and the British form is /ˈtaʊzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.