How to pronounce guddle
Say it like GUHD-ul. Guddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHD).
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- GUHD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guddle
American and British speakers say guddle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌdəl/ in the US and /ˈɡʌdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHD-ul.
What does guddle mean?
- To catch (fish) with the hands, especially by groping at the bank of a stream or under stones.
Where does guddle come from?
From Scots guddle, imitative of the splashing of water, and modeled after words like muddle and puddle, perhaps influenced by Scots gutter (“to spatter with mud”).
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Words that rhyme with guddle
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Questions about saying guddle
How do you pronounce guddle?
Say GUHD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌdəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guddle?
Guddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHD). Broken into parts: GUHD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say guddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌdəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.