How to pronounce sparkle
Say it like SPAR-kul. Sparkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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- SPAR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sparkle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAH-kul.
What does sparkle mean?
- To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles.“The wood was sparkling in the bonfire.”
- To shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle.“The stars sparkle in the sky.”
- To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
- A little spark; a scintillation.
- Brilliance; luster.“the sparkle of a diamond”
- Liveliness; vivacity.“the sparkle of his conversation over dinner”
Where does sparkle come from?
From Middle English sparkel, sparkle, sparcle, equivalent to spark + -le (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with sparkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sparkle.
Questions about saying sparkle
How do you pronounce sparkle?
Say SPAR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrkəl/. In British English it is /ˈspɑːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparkle?
Sparkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · kul.
Is sparkle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɑːkəl/ (SPAH-kul).