How to pronounce dabbled
Say it like DAB-uld. Dabbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB).
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- DAB
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabbled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dabbled
American and British speakers say dabbled in essentially the same way: /ˈdæbəld/ in the US and /ˈdæbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAB-uld.
What does dabbled mean?
- Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants); dappled.
- simple past and past participle of dabble How to pronounce dabble
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Questions about saying dabbled
How do you pronounce dabbled?
Say DAB-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæbəld/. In British English it is /ˈdæbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabbled?
Dabbled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB). Broken into parts: DAB · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say dabbled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæbəld/ and the British form is /ˈdæbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.