How to pronounce gripple
Say it like GRIP-ul. Gripple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIP).
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- GRIP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gripple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gripple
American and British speakers say gripple in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIP-ul.
What does gripple mean?
- A ditch; a drain.
Where does gripple come from?
From Middle English gryppel, from Old English *gripel, *grēpel, diminutive of Old English grep, grēpe (“furrow, ditch, drain”), equivalent to grip + -le (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with gripple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gripple.
Questions about saying gripple
How do you pronounce gripple?
Say GRIP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gripple?
Gripple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIP). Broken into parts: GRIP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gripple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.