How to pronounce cuddly
Say it like KUHD-lee. Cuddly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD).
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- KUHD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuddly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cuddly
American and British speakers say cuddly in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌdli/ in the US and /ˈkʌdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHD-lee.
What does cuddly mean?
- Suitable for cuddling; designed to be cuddled.“a cuddly teddy bear”
- Fond of or prone to cuddling.“My girlfriend is very cuddly.”
Where does cuddly come from?
From cuddle + -y.
Questions about saying cuddly
How do you pronounce cuddly?
Say KUHD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌdli/. In British English it is /ˈkʌdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuddly?
Cuddly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD). Broken into parts: KUHD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say cuddly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌdli/ and the British form is /ˈkʌdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.