How to pronounce droodle
Say it like DROO-dul. Droodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO).
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- DROO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOSay 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 droodle
American and British speakers say droodle in essentially the same way: /ˈdrudəl/ in the US and /ˈdruːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROO-dul.
What does droodle mean?
- A simple cartoon or doodle, whose contents are given a humorous description; another person is challenged to identify the picture in the manner of a riddle.
- To draw a droodle.
Where does droodle come from?
Blend of drawing + doodle; coined by Roger Price, who published a book of them in 1953.
Words that rhyme with droodle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of droodle.
Questions about saying droodle
How do you pronounce droodle?
Say DROO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrudəl/. In British English it is /ˈdruːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droodle?
Droodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROO). Broken into parts: DROO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say droodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrudəl/ and the British form is /ˈdruːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.