How to pronounce astraddle
Say it like uh-STRAD-ul. Astraddle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAD).
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- uh
- STRAD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astraddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of astraddle
American and British speakers say astraddle in essentially the same way: /əˈstrædəl/ in the US and /əˈstrædəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STRAD-ul.
What does astraddle mean?
- In a straddling position; astride.
- In a straddling position on.
Where does astraddle come from?
From a- + straddle.
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Words that rhyme with astraddle
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Questions about saying astraddle
How do you pronounce astraddle?
Say uh-STRAD-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrædəl/. In British English it is /əˈstrædəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astraddle?
Astraddle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAD). Broken into parts: uh · STRAD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say astraddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstrædəl/ and the British form is /əˈstrædəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.