How to pronounce weasel
Say it like WEE-zul. Weasel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weasel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay 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 weasel
American and British speakers say weasel in essentially the same way: /ˈwizəl/ in the US and /ˈwiːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-zul.
What does weasel mean?
- Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genera Mustela, Neogale, Poecilogale, and Lyncodon, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-colored belly.
- A least weasel (Mustela nivalis).
- Any of certain other species of the family Mustelidae.
- To achieve by clever or devious means.
- To gain something for oneself by clever or devious means.
- To engage in clever or devious behavior.
Where does weasel come from?
The verb is from c. 1900, from the supposed cunningness of the weasel.
Questions about saying weasel
How do you pronounce weasel?
Say WEE-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwizəl/. In British English it is /ˈwiːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weasel?
Weasel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say weasel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwizəl/ and the British form is /ˈwiːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.