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