How to Pronounce Timbrel

To pronounce "timbrel", say TIMBR-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪmbɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɪmbɹəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “timbrel”

"timbrel" has 2 syllables: timbr-el. It rhymes with umbral and tumbril, if that helps it stick.

What does timbrel mean?

noun

  1. An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

verb

  1. To play the timbrel.
  2. To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.

Words that rhyme with timbrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

umbraltumbriltumbrelumbrelumbrilwhimbrelwimbrel

Related words

tambourinetambourintabortympanitimpanumtimpstympanumtympano

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "timbrel"?▾

"Timbrel" has 2 syllables: timbr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "timbrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "timbrel" is /ˈtɪmbɹəl/.

What does "timbrel" mean?▾

Timbrel: An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.

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