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