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