How to pronounce topples
Say it like TOP-ulz. Topples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topples 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of topples
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOP-ulz.
What does topples mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of topple How to pronounce topple
- plural of topple How to pronounce topple
Questions about saying topples
How do you pronounce topples?
Say TOP-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topples?
Topples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · ulz.
Is topples 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 /ˈtɒpəlz/ (TOP-ulz).