How to Pronounce "stippling"
word
ˈstɪplɪŋ
STIP-ling
stˈɪplɪŋ
STIP-ling
Definition
A technique in art where many small dots or marks are used to create a picture, texture, or shading.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪplɪŋ
British English
stˈɪplɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIP-ling
UK
STIP-ling
Listen in Context
The artist used stippling to shade the face in her drawing.
Stippling creates a textured look using many dots.
You can learn stippling by practicing with a pen and paper.
Her portrait looks amazing thanks to the careful stippling she added for shadows.