How to Pronounce Ripples

To pronounce "ripples", say RIPPL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

RIPPL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “ripples”

"ripples" has 2 syllables: rippl-es. It rhymes with nipples and triples, if that helps it stick.

What does ripples mean?

noun

  1. A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.

    “I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread.”

  2. A sound similar to that of undulating water.

verb

  1. To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.
  2. To propagate like a moving wave.

verb

  1. To scratch, tear, or break slightly; graze

Words that rhyme with ripples

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nipplestriplescripplesparticiples

Related words

waveletundulategugglebubbleburblerufflegurgleriffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ripples"?▾

"Ripples" has 2 syllables: rippl · es.

What does "ripples" mean?▾

Ripples: A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.

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