How to pronounce addled
Say it like AD-uld. Addled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of addled
American and British speakers say addled in essentially the same way: /ˈædəld/ in the US and /ˈædəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uld.
What does addled mean?
- simple past and past participle of addle How to pronounce addle
- Bad, rotten; inviable, containing a dead embryo.
- Confused; mixed up.“coke-addled”
Where does addled come from?
From Middle English addled, adyld, equivalent to addle (“urine, liquid filth”) + -ed.
Questions about saying addled
How do you pronounce addled?
Say AD-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəld/. In British English it is /ˈædəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addled?
Addled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say addled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəld/ and the British form is /ˈædəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.