How to pronounce dandle
Say it like DAN-dul. Dandle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
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- DAN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dandle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dandle
American and British speakers say dandle in essentially the same way: /ˈdændəl/ in the US and /ˈdændəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAN-dul.
What does dandle mean?
- To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, usually said of a child.
- To treat with fondness or affection, as if a child; to pet.
- A teeter-totter; a seesaw.
Words that rhyme with dandle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dandle.
Questions about saying dandle
How do you pronounce dandle?
Say DAN-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdændəl/. In British English it is /ˈdændəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dandle?
Dandle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say dandle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdændəl/ and the British form is /ˈdændəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.