How to pronounce dabbler
Say it like DAB-uh-ler. Dabbler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB).
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- DAB
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dabbler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dabbler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAB-uh-luh.
What does dabbler mean?
- One who dabbles.“Marissa was just a dabbler when it came to writing: she blogged a little, but had never submitted any work to a serious publication.”
- A dabbling duck.
Where does dabbler come from?
From dabble + -er.
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Questions about saying dabbler
How do you pronounce dabbler?
Say DAB-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæbələr/. In British English it is /ˈdæbələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dabbler?
Dabbler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAB). Broken into parts: DAB · uh · ler.
Is dabbler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdæbələ/ (DAB-uh-luh).