How to pronounce megaripple
Say it like MEG-uh-rip-ul. Megaripple has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- rip
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megaripple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ripGive this part a little weight. 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 megaripple
American and British speakers say megaripple in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌrɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəˈrɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-RIP-ul.
What does megaripple mean?
- A giant ripple, typically of sand exposed to tidal action.
Where does megaripple come from?
From mega- + ripple.
Questions about saying megaripple
How do you pronounce megaripple?
Say MEG-uh-rip-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌrɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəˈrɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megaripple?
Megaripple has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · rip · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say megaripple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌrɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəˈrɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.