How to pronounce coddle
Say it like KOD-ul. Coddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD).
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- KOD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coddle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coddle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOD-ul.
What does coddle mean?
- To treat gently or with great care.
- To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.“a coddled egg”
- To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.
- An Irish dish comprising layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and bacon rashers with sliced potatoes and onions.
Where does coddle come from?
Probably from caudle.
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Questions about saying coddle
How do you pronounce coddle?
Say KOD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coddle?
Coddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOD). Broken into parts: KOD · ul.
Is coddle 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 /ˈkɒdəl/ (KOD-ul).
What words sound the same as coddle?
Coddle sounds the same as caudal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.