How to pronounce diddly
Say it like DID-uh-lee. Diddly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID).
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- DID
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diddly 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diddly
American and British speakers say diddly in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪdəli/ in the US and /ˈdɪdəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DID-uh-lee.
What does diddly mean?
- A small amount of no worth.
- A written representation of a trill sound.
Where does diddly come from?
Short for diddly-squat.
Questions about saying diddly
How do you pronounce diddly?
Say DID-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪdəli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪdəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diddly?
Diddly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID). Broken into parts: DID · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say diddly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪdəli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪdəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.