How to Pronounce Drizzle

To pronounce "drizzle", say DRIZZL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹɪz.l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɹɪz.l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drizzle”

"drizzle" has 2 syllables: drizzl-e. It rhymes with sizzle and grizzle, if that helps it stick.

What does drizzle mean?

noun

  1. Light rain.
  2. Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground.

    “No longer pouring, the rain outside slowed down to a faint drizzle.”

verb

  1. To rain lightly.

    “We had planned a picnic for Joe's birthday, but it ended up drizzling all day.”

  2. To shed slowly in minute drops or particles.

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Words that rhyme with drizzle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sizzlegrizzlefizzlechiselbizzellfrizellfrizzellgrizzell

Related words

mizzlemoistencloudyrainmistfogsquirtdark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drizzle"?▾

"Drizzle" has 2 syllables: drizzl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "drizzle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drizzle" is /ˈdɹɪz.l/.

What does "drizzle" mean?▾

Drizzle: Light rain.

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