How to Pronounce Tousle

To pronounce "tousle", say TOUSL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaʊ.səl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtaʊ.səl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tousle”

"tousle" has 2 syllables: tousl-e. It rhymes with arousal and ouzel, if that helps it stick.

What does tousle mean?

noun

  1. The action of ruffling or setting in disorder.

verb

  1. To put into disorder; to tumble; to touse; to muss.

Words that rhyme with tousle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arousalouzelspousalmenopausalmouslehowsell

Related words

tangledisheveltouzletouseltowsletumbletowzletouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tousle"?▾

"Tousle" has 2 syllables: tousl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tousle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tousle" is /ˈtaʊ.səl/.

What does "tousle" mean?▾

Tousle: The action of ruffling or setting in disorder.

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