How to pronounce coddiwomple
Say it like KOD-ee-wom-pul. Coddiwomple has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD).
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- KOD
- ee
- wom
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coddiwomple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- womKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coddiwomple
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOD-ee-wom-pul.
What does coddiwomple mean?
- To travel purposefully to an undetermined location.
Where does coddiwomple come from?
Unknown. Probably coined in the late 2010s.
Questions about saying coddiwomple
How do you pronounce coddiwomple?
Say KOD-ee-wom-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdiwɑmpəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdiwɒmpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coddiwomple?
Coddiwomple has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD). Broken into parts: KOD · ee · wom · pul.
Is coddiwomple pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒdiwɒmpəl/ (KOD-ee-wom-pul).