How Do You Spell DIPPEL?
Pronunciation: [dɪpˈɛl] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "dippel" can be a bit confusing. It is actually pronounced /ˈdɪpəl/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The double "p" can make it seem as though the "i" should be pronounced "ee", but it is actually short like in "mint" or "sit". "Dippel" is a surname that originated in Germany, and there are different theories about its meaning. Some say it comes from the word meaning "devil", while others connect it to a type of straw used for thatching.
