How to Pronounce Pebble

To pronounce "pebble", say PEBBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛb.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɛb.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pebble”

"pebble" has 2 syllables: pebbl-e. It rhymes with treble and rebel, if that helps it stick.

What does pebble mean?

noun

  1. A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.
  2. A particle from 4 to 64 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.

verb

  1. To pave with pebbles.
  2. To deposit water droplets on the ice.

    “to pebble the ice between games”

Synonyms

cube powderprismatic powder

Words that rhyme with pebble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

treblerebeljebelhebbeldjebelnebelebeleblegaebelgebelhebelkeble

Related words

cobblestonegravelrockwaterwornballrocketrubble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pebble"?▾

"Pebble" has 2 syllables: pebbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pebble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pebble" is /ˈpɛb.əl/.

What does "pebble" mean?▾

Pebble: A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

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