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