How to pronounce addles
Say it like AD-ulz. Addles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of addles
American and British speakers say addles in essentially the same way: /ˈædəlz/ in the US and /ˈædəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-ulz.
What does addles mean?
- plural of addle How to pronounce addle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of addle How to pronounce addle
Questions about saying addles
How do you pronounce addles?
Say AD-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəlz/. In British English it is /ˈædəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addles?
Addles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say addles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəlz/ and the British form is /ˈædəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.