How to pronounce stipple
Say it like STIP-ul. Stipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP).
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- STIP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stipple
American and British speakers say stipple in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈstɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIP-ul.
What does stipple mean?
- The use of small dots that give the appearance of shading; the dots thus used.
- To use small dots to give the appearance of shading to.
Where does stipple come from?
Probably from Dutch stippel (“small dot”), originally applied to the dots themselves and later to the technique.
Words that rhyme with stipple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stipple.
Questions about saying stipple
How do you pronounce stipple?
Say STIP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈstɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipple?
Stipple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP). Broken into parts: STIP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say stipple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈstɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.