How to pronounce caboodle
Say it like kuh-BOO-dul. Caboodle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO).
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- kuh
- BOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caboodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 caboodle
American and British speakers say caboodle in essentially the same way: /kəˈbudəl/ in the US and /kəˈbuːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-BOO-dul.
What does caboodle mean?
- Any large collection of things or people.
Where does caboodle come from?
US slang, mid 19th century, thought to be a corruption of kitboodle, from kit + boodle.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with caboodle
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Questions about saying caboodle
How do you pronounce caboodle?
Say kuh-BOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbudəl/. In British English it is /kəˈbuːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caboodle?
Caboodle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOO). Broken into parts: kuh · BOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say caboodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈbudəl/ and the British form is /kəˈbuːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.