How to pronounce doodle
Say it like DOO-dul. Doodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doodle
American and British speakers say doodle in essentially the same way: /ˈdudəl/ in the US and /ˈduːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-dul.
What does doodle mean?
- A small mindless sketch, etc.
- Any crossbreed of a poodle with a different breed of dog.
- To draw or scribble aimlessly.“The bored student doodled a submarine in his notebook.”
- To engage in something non-seriously; fiddle.
- To drone like a bagpipe.
Where does doodle come from?
The meaning "fool, simpleton" is intended in the song title "Yankee Doodle", originally sung by British colonial troops prior to the American Revolutionary War.
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Words that rhyme with doodle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doodle.
Questions about saying doodle
How do you pronounce doodle?
Say DOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdudəl/. In British English it is /ˈduːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doodle?
Doodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say doodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdudəl/ and the British form is /ˈduːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.