How to pronounce fuddle
Say it like FUUD-ul. Fuddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfʊdəl/FUUD-ul
UK British/ˈfʌdəl/FUHD-ul
- FUUD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fuddle
American and British speakers say fuddle in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊdəl/ in the US and /ˈfʌdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHD-ul.
What does fuddle mean?
verb
- To confuse or befuddle.
- To intoxicate.
- To become intoxicated; to get drunk.
- Intoxication.
- Intoxicating drink; liquor.
- Muddle, confusion.
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Questions about saying fuddle
How do you pronounce fuddle?
Say FUUD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊdəl/. In British English it is /ˈfʌdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuddle?
Fuddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUD). Broken into parts: FUUD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fuddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊdəl/ and the British form is /ˈfʌdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.