How to pronounce cymbal
Say it like SIM-bul. Cymbal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cymbal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cymbal
American and British speakers say cymbal in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmbəl/ in the US and /ˈsɪmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-bul.
What does cymbal mean?
- A concave plate of metal, usually brass or bronze, that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.
Words that rhyme with cymbal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cymbal.
Words that sound like cymbal
Questions about saying cymbal
How do you pronounce cymbal?
Say SIM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmbəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cymbal?
Cymbal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say cymbal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmbəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cymbal?
Cymbal sounds the same as symbol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.