How to pronounce pebble
Say it like PEB-ul. Pebble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEB).
- PEB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pebble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pebble
American and British speakers say pebble in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛbəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEB-ul.
What does pebble mean?
- A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.
- A particle from 4 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
- A small droplet of water intentionally sprayed on the ice that cause irregularities on the surface.
- To pave with pebbles.
- To deposit water droplets on the ice.
- To give (leather) a rough appearance with small rounded prominences.
Where does pebble come from?
From Middle English pibel (also in pibleston), from Old English papolstān (“pebble-stone”), from Old English *papol, *pyppel, *pæbbel of unknown origin + Old English stān.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- peb
Words that rhyme with pebble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pebble.
Questions about saying pebble
How do you pronounce pebble?
Say PEB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pebble?
Pebble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEB). Broken into parts: PEB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pebble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.