How to pronounce topple
Say it like TOP-ul. Topple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of topple
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOP-ul.
What does topple mean?
- To push or throw over.“The massed crowds toppled the statue of the former dictator.”
- To overturn.
- To overthrow something.“to topple one's rival”
- A fall (an instance of falling over).
- A cascade of dominoes falling, such that each fall causes the next domino to topple.
Where does topple come from?
From top + -le (frequentative verb suffix).
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Questions about saying topple
How do you pronounce topple?
Say TOP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topple?
Topple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · ul.
Is topple pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒpəl/ (TOP-ul).