How to pronounce boodle
Say it like BOO-dul. Boodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boodle
American and British speakers say boodle in essentially the same way: /ˈbudəl/ in the US and /ˈbuːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-dul.
What does boodle mean?
- Money, especially when acquired or spent illegally or improperly; swag.
- Candy and snacks.
- To engage in bribery.
Where does boodle come from?
From Dutch boedel. Doublet of bottle (dialectal term meaning building or house).
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Words that rhyme with boodle
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Questions about saying boodle
How do you pronounce boodle?
Say BOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbudəl/. In British English it is /ˈbuːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boodle?
Boodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say boodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbudəl/ and the British form is /ˈbuːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.