How to pronounce dimple
Say it like DIM-pul. Dimple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dimple
American and British speakers say dimple in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪmpəl/ in the US and /ˈdɪmpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIM-pul.
What does dimple mean?
- A small depression or indentation in a surface.“The accident created a dimple in the hood of the car.”
- A small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.“You have very cute dimples.”
- A small depression, made with a punch on a metal object, as a guide for further drilling.
- To form a small indentation in (something).“The hailstorm dimpled the roof of our car.”
- To form a dimple (noun sense 1.1) in one's face by smiling.“The young girl dimpled in glee as she was handed a cupcake.”
- To form dimples; to sink into depressions or little inequalities.
Where does dimple come from?
Cognate with German Low German Dümpel, German Tümpel (“pond, pool”).
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Words that rhyme with dimple
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Questions about saying dimple
How do you pronounce dimple?
Say DIM-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimple?
Dimple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say dimple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪmpəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɪmpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.