How to pronounce dribbles
Say it like DRIB-ulz. Dribbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIB).
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- DRIB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dribbles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dribbles
American and British speakers say dribbles in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈdrɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIB-ulz.
What does dribbles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dribble How to pronounce dribble
- plural of dribble How to pronounce dribble
Questions about saying dribbles
How do you pronounce dribbles?
Say DRIB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dribbles?
Dribbles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIB). Broken into parts: DRIB · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say dribbles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.