How do you pronounce "drizzle"?

In American English: /ˈdrɪzəl/ (DRIZ-uhl). In British English: /dɹˈɪzəl/ (DR-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɪzəl/ (DRIZ-uhl). In Australian English: /dɹˈɪzəl/ (DR-iz).

Is "drizzle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɪzəl/ (DRIZ-uhl), while in British English it's /dɹˈɪzəl/ (DR-iz).

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drizzle

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/ˈdrɪzəl/

DRIZ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

drɪzdriz·əlzle

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