How to pronounce dingle
Say it like DING-gul. Dingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING).
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- DING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dingle 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.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dingle
American and British speakers say dingle in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈdɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DING-gul.
What does dingle mean?
- A small, narrow or enclosed, usually wooded valley.
- Having good weather.
Where does dingle come from?
Related to dungeon.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dingle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dingle.
Questions about saying dingle
How do you pronounce dingle?
Say DING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dingle?
Dingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING). Broken into parts: DING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say dingle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.