How to Pronounce Dapple

To pronounce "dapple", say DAPPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈdæpəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dapple

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/[ˈdæpəɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dapple”

"dapple" has 2 syllables: dappl-e. It rhymes with grapple and chapel, if that helps it stick.

What does dapple mean?

noun

  1. A mottled marking, usually in clusters.
  2. An animal with a mottled or spotted skin or coat.

verb

  1. To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.

adjective

  1. Having a mottled or spotted skin or coat, dappled.

    “a dapple horse”

Words that rhyme with dapple

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grapplechapelappalrappelthrapplekapellescapplechappel

Related words

specklemottlefleckmaculationspotcloudpatchspotted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dapple"?▾

"Dapple" has 2 syllables: dappl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dapple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dapple" is /[ˈdæpəɫ]/.

What does "dapple" mean?▾

Dapple: A mottled marking, usually in clusters.

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