How to pronounce caudle
Say it like KAW-dul. Caudle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caudle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caudle
American and British speakers say caudle in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔdəl/ in the US and /ˈkɔːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-dul.
What does caudle mean?
- A drink given to the sick, consisting of ale or wine, bread, and eggs.
- To make into caudle.
- To serve as a caudle to; to refresh.
Where does caudle come from?
Inherited from Middle English caudel, from Old Northern French caudel, from Medieval Latin caldellum, diminutive of Latin caldus, calidus (“warm”).
Words that rhyme with caudle
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Words that sound like caudle
Questions about saying caudle
How do you pronounce caudle?
Say KAW-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔdəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caudle?
Caudle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say caudle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔdəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as caudle?
Caudle sounds the same as caudal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.