How to pronounce cymbals
Say it like SIM-bulz. Cymbals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cymbals 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cymbals
American and British speakers say cymbals in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmbəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɪmbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-bulz.
What does cymbals mean?
- plural of cymbal How to pronounce cymbal
Questions about saying cymbals
How do you pronounce cymbals?
Say SIM-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cymbals?
Cymbals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say cymbals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.