How to pronounce sparkled
Say it like SPAR-kuld. Sparkled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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US American/ˈspɑrkəld/SPAR-kuld
UK British/ˈspɑːkəld/SPAH-kuld
- SPAR
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparkled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sparkled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAH-kuld.
What does sparkled mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of sparkle How to pronounce sparkle
Questions about saying sparkled
How do you pronounce sparkled?
Say SPAR-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrkəld/. In British English it is /ˈspɑːkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparkled?
Sparkled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · kuld.
Is sparkled 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 /ˈspɑːkəld/ (SPAH-kuld).