How to pronounce fondle
Say it like FAWN-dul. Fondle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWN).
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US American/ˈfɔndəl/FAWN-dul
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- FAWN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does fondle mean?
verb
- To touch or stroke lovingly.“Mothers fondle their babies.”
- To grasp.“The lovers fondled each other.”
- A caress.“I gave the sleeping dog's ears a fondle as I walked past.”
Where does fondle come from?
From fond (“love, admire”) + -le (frequentative suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fondle
How do you pronounce fondle?
Say FAWN-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔndəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondle?
Fondle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWN). Broken into parts: FAWN · dul.