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