How Do You Spell DAPPLE?

Pronunciation: [dˈapə͡l] (IPA)

The word "dapple" is spelled with two consonants and three vowels. The IPA phonetic transcription for "dapple" is /ˈdæpəl/. The first sound is the voiced alveolar plosive /d/, followed by the short vowel sound /æ/. The next sound is the voiceless bilabial plosive /p/, followed by the same short vowel sound /æ/ again. The final sound is the syllabic consonant /l/ which represents the dark "L" sound in English. Together, these sounds form the word "dapple" which means marked with spots or patches.

DAPPLE Meaning and Definition

1. Dapple is a verb that refers to the action or process of marking or mottling something, usually with irregular spots or patches of a different color or shade. It is commonly used to describe patterns that resemble spots or patches on various surfaces, such as the markings on an animal's coat or the discoloration on an object.

   In a literal sense, dapple is often associated with animals, particularly horses. It describes the unique and distinctive arrangement of multicolored or patchy markings on a horse's coat. These markings can range from small spots to larger, more irregular patches of a different color. The term is also used to describe other animals with such markings, like dogs or birds.

   Dapple can also be used metaphorically, extending its meaning beyond physical appearances. In this sense, it can denote the act of adding variety or diversity to something. For instance, it can be used to describe an artist skillfully introducing contrasting shades or colors in a painting to create a sense of depth or interest. Similarly, it can describe someone's ability to add different perspectives or ideas to a discussion, enriching the conversation with their diverse thoughts.

   Overall, dapple is a versatile term that primarily refers to the action of marking or mottling something with irregular spots or patches, whether it pertains to physical appearances or the introduction of variety in a broader context.

2. • Marked with spots.

   • Spotted of various colours; marked with spots.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DAPPLE

• dalpe
• dupply
• applu
• aplle
• dayle
• aapple
• applea
• paople
• happley
• mapple
• popple
• apile
• diapole
• tample
• dapled
• pepple
• eaple
• aaple
• appele
• appple
• depply
• douple
• taple
• appale
• applie
• deeple
• appile
• cupple
• apele
• capale
• dample
• doppie
• applle
• happile
• cauple
• applee
• appole
• dripple
• applo
• carple
• applw
• dalle
• dopple
• sapple
• apple
• dipple
• dupple
• rappue
• cappler
• darlle
• Darcle
• doppre
• duppre
• wappe
• Dapsie
• dppde
• dapee
• DApPOW
• dppfe
• happle
• happli
• pappls
• papplg
• Deppoe
• Yapple
• ocapple
• DANPLE
• Tappoe
• Nappqe
• dappuls
• Happlie
• palple
• Manpple
• Dorple
• dupplle
• dupplel
• Napplen
• Daiyle

Etymology of DAPPLE

The word "dapple" originally comes from the Old English word "dæppa", which means "spot" or "mark". It has Germanic origins and could be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "dapjaną", meaning "to spot" or "to adorn with patches". This word ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root word "*dep-", which means "to stamp" or "to impress".

Similar spelling words for DAPPLE

• dabble,
• apple,
• topple,
• dale.

Plural form of DAPPLE is DAPPLES

Conjugate verb Dapple

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dappled

you would have dappled

he/she/it would have dappled

we would have dappled

they would have dappled

I would have dapple

you would have dapple

he/she/it would have dapple

we would have dapple

they would have dapple

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dappling

you would have been dappling

he/she/it would have been dappling

we would have been dappling

they would have been dappling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dapple

you would dapple

he/she/it would dapple

we would dapple

they would dapple

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dappling

you would be dappling

he/she/it would be dappling

we would be dappling

they would be dappling

FUTURE

I will dapple

you will dapple

he/she/it will dapple

we will dapple

they will dapple

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dappling

you will be dappling

he/she/it will be dappling

we will be dappling

they will be dappling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dappled

you will have dappled

he/she/it will have dappled

we will have dappled

they will have dappled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dappling

you will have been dappling

he/she/it will have been dappling

we will have been dappling

they will have been dappling

IMPERATIVE

you dapple

we let´s dapple

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dapple

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dappling

you were dappling

he/she/it was dappling

we were dappling

they were dappling

PAST PARTICIPLE

dappled

PAST PERFECT

I had dappled

you had dappled

he/she/it had dappled

we had dappled

they had dappled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dappling

you had been dappling

he/she/it had been dappling

we had been dappling

they had been dappling

PRESENT

I dapple

you dapple

he/she/it dapples

we dapple

they dapple

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dappling

you are dappling

he/she/it is dappling

we are dappling

they are dappling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dappling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dappled

you have dappled

he/she/it has dappled

we have dappled

they have dappled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dappling

you have been dappling

he/she/it has been dappling

we have been dappling

they have been dappling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dapple

SIMPLE PAST

I dappled

you dappled

he/she/it dappled

we dappled

they dappled