How to Pronounce Dribble

To pronounce "dribble", say DRIBBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dɹɪ.bl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɹɪ.bl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dribble”

"dribble" has 2 syllables: dribbl-e. It rhymes with nibble and quibble, if that helps it stick.

What does dribble mean?

noun

  1. Drool; saliva.
  2. A weak, unsteady stream; a trickle.

verb

  1. (basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly
  2. To let saliva drip from the mouth, to drool

Words that rhyme with dribble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nibblequibblescribbledibbletriblesybildibollgibblegribblehyblkibbelkibble

Related words

carrytrickledripslabberfilterdrivelslobberslaver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dribble"?▾

"Dribble" has 2 syllables: dribbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dribble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dribble" is /dɹɪ.bl̩/.

What does "dribble" mean?▾

Dribble: Drool; saliva.

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