How to pronounce canoodle
Say it like kuh-NOO-dul. Canoodle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- kuh
- NOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canoodle 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.
- NOOSay 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 canoodle
American and British speakers say canoodle in essentially the same way: /kəˈnudəl/ in the US and /kəˈnuːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NOO-dul.
What does canoodle mean?
- To cajole or persuade (someone).
- A caress, a cuddle, a hug.
- A donkey.
- A foolish lover; also (generally) a fool.
Where does canoodle come from?
The noun is probably derived from the verb.
Words that rhyme with canoodle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canoodle.
Questions about saying canoodle
How do you pronounce canoodle?
Say kuh-NOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnudəl/. In British English it is /kəˈnuːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canoodle?
Canoodle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: kuh · NOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say canoodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnudəl/ and the British form is /kəˈnuːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.