How to pronounce dingbat
Say it like DING-bat. Dingbat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING).
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- DING
- bat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dingbat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- batKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dingbat
American and British speakers say dingbat in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪŋbæt/ in the US and /ˈdɪŋbæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DING-bat.
What does dingbat mean?
- A silly, crazy or stupid person.
- A special ornamental typographical symbol, such as a bullet, an arrow, a pointing hand etc.
- An architectural style of apartment building, where the second storey overhangs an area for parking cars.
Where does dingbat come from?
Unknown, US mid 19th century.
Questions about saying dingbat
How do you pronounce dingbat?
Say DING-bat. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪŋbæt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪŋbæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dingbat?
Dingbat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING). Broken into parts: DING · bat.
Do Americans and Brits say dingbat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪŋbæt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪŋbæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.