How to Pronounce Dazzle

To pronounce "dazzle", say DAZZL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdæzəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdæzəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dazzle”

"dazzle" has 2 syllables: dazzl-e. It rhymes with frazil and frazzle, if that helps it stick.

What does dazzle mean?

noun

  1. A light of dazzling brilliancy.
  2. Showy brilliance that may stop a person from thinking clearly.

verb

  1. To confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.

    “Dazzled by the headlights of the lorry, the deer stopped in the middle of the street.”

  2. To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.

    “The delegates were dazzled by the originality of his arguments.”

Synonyms

herdzealimpressoverpower

Words that rhyme with dazzle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frazilfrazzlebasilrazzledrazeljazelgazeltazelbrazillbazzell

Related words

bedazzledazerazzleglareglaringawedisabilitydiscomfort

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dazzle"?▾

"Dazzle" has 2 syllables: dazzl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dazzle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dazzle" is /ˈdæzəl/.

What does "dazzle" mean?▾

Dazzle: A light of dazzling brilliancy.

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