How to pronounce dribbling
Say it like DRIB-uh-ling. Dribbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIB).
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- DRIB
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dribbling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dribbling
American and British speakers say dribbling in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIB-uh-ling.
What does dribbling mean?
- An amount of liquid that is dribbled.
- The act of dribbling.
- present participle and gerund of dribble How to pronounce dribble
Questions about saying dribbling
How do you pronounce dribbling?
Say DRIB-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dribbling?
Dribbling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIB). Broken into parts: DRIB · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say dribbling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪbəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.