How to pronounce dibble
Say it like DIB-ul. Dibble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIB).
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- DIB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dibble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dibble
American and British speakers say dibble in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈdɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIB-ul.
What does dibble mean?
- A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.
- A police officer, especially one serving with Greater Manchester Police.
- Preceded by the: the police.“Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!”
- To make holes or plant seeds using, or as if using, a dibble.
- To use a dibble; to make holes in the soil.
- To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.
Where does dibble come from?
Possibly dib (“to dab lightly”) + -le (frequentative suffix indicating repetition or continuousness); however, the word dibble is attested earlier than dib.
Words that rhyme with dibble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dibble.
Questions about saying dibble
How do you pronounce dibble?
Say DIB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dibble?
Dibble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIB). Broken into parts: DIB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dibble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.