How to pronounce tiple
Say it like TEE-play. Tiple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- playKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tiple
American and British speakers say tiple in essentially the same way: /ˈtipleɪ/ in the US and /ˈtiːpleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-play.
What does tiple mean?
- Any of several kinds of small, plucked stringed-instrument of the guitar family, used in the traditional musics of Spain and various Latin American nations.
Where does tiple come from?
From Spanish tiple.
Questions about saying tiple
How do you pronounce tiple?
Say TEE-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈtipleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiple?
Tiple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · play.
Do Americans and Brits say tiple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtipleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈtiːpleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.