How to pronounce rippling
Say it like RIP-uh-ling. Rippling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP).
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- RIP
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rippling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rippling
American and British speakers say rippling in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIP-uh-ling.
What does rippling mean?
- present participle and gerund of ripple How to pronounce ripple
- Moving in a chaotic, undulating fashion, as in a flow of water or a flag blowing in the wind.
- A motion or sound that ripples.
Words that rhyme with rippling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rippling.
Questions about saying rippling
How do you pronounce rippling?
Say RIP-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rippling?
Rippling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIP). Broken into parts: RIP · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say rippling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.