How to Pronounce Wassail

To pronounce "wassail", say WASS-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwæsl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwæsl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wassail”

"wassail" has 2 syllables: wass-ail.

What does wassail mean?

noun

  1. A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.
  2. The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.

verb

  1. To toast, to drink to the health of another.

    “The next morning he much regretted the gusto with which he had wassailed the night before.”

  2. To drink wassail.

Synonyms

carol

Related words

revelcarolracketrevelryhealthmerryings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wassail"?▾

"Wassail" has 2 syllables: wass · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "wassail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wassail" is /ˈwæsl/.

What does "wassail" mean?▾

Wassail: A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.

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