How do you pronounce "hazel"?

In American English: /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAYZ-uhl). In British English: /hˈeɪzəl/ (H-ayz). In Canadian English: /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAYZ-uhl). In Australian English: /hˈeɪzəl/ (H-ayz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈheɪzəl/ (HAYZ-uhl), while in British English it's /hˈeɪzəl/ (H-ayz).

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hazel

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/ˈheɪzəl/

HAYZ-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

heɪzha·əlzel

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