How to pronounce diddley
Say it like DID-lee. Diddley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID).
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- DID
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diddley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diddley
American and British speakers say diddley in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪdli/ in the US and /ˈdɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DID-lee.
What does diddley mean?
- a small worthless amount“you don't know jack”
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Words that rhyme with diddley
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Questions about saying diddley
How do you pronounce diddley?
Say DID-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diddley?
Diddley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID). Broken into parts: DID · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say diddley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.