English pronunciation
How to pronounce “simple”
Phonetic spelling
SIM-puhl
IPA /ˈsɪmpəɫ/
Syllable stress
SIM·puhl
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “simple”?
s i m p l e
“simple” is spelled S-I-M-P-L-E. It is pronounced SIM-puhl, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
The instructions are very simple to follow.
She prefers a simple lifestyle without much clutter.