To pronounce "dappled", say DAPPL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈdæpəɫd]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dappled
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/[ˈdæpəɫd]/
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"dappled" has 2 syllables: dappl-ed. It rhymes with grappled and rappelled, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dappled" has 2 syllables: dappl · ed.
The IPA transcription of "dappled" is /[ˈdæpəɫd]/.
Dappled: To mark or become marked with mottling or spots.
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