How to pronounce meeple
Say it like MEE-pul. Meeple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meeple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meeple
American and British speakers say meeple in essentially the same way: /ˈmipəl/ in the US and /ˈmiːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-pul.
What does meeple mean?
- A small person-shaped figure used as a player's token in a board game.
Where does meeple come from?
Blend of my + people.
Words that rhyme with meeple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meeple.
Questions about saying meeple
How do you pronounce meeple?
Say MEE-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmipəl/. In British English it is /ˈmiːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meeple?
Meeple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say meeple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmipəl/ and the British form is /ˈmiːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.