How to Pronounce Thimbles

To pronounce "thimbles", say THIMBL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɪmb(ə)lz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈθɪmb(ə)lz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thimbles”

"thimbles" has 2 syllables: thimbl-es. It rhymes with umbles and stumbles, if that helps it stick.

What does thimbles mean?

noun

  1. A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.
  2. A similarly shaped socket in machinery.

Synonyms

thumbstall

Words that rhyme with thimbles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

umblesstumblestumblesgimbalsnumblesfumblesrumblescrumblesjumblesbumblesgrumbleshumbles

Related words

thimblefulthimbleberrytweezerstrinketsthumbsbobblesflimsiesthrums

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thimbles"?▾

"Thimbles" has 2 syllables: thimbl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "thimbles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thimbles" is /ˈθɪmb(ə)lz/.

What does "thimbles" mean?▾

Thimbles: A pitted, now usually metal, cap for the fingers, used in sewing to push the needle.

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