How to pronounce huddle
Say it like HUHD-ul. Huddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHD).
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- HUHD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHDSay 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 huddle
American and British speakers say huddle in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌdəl/ in the US and /ˈhʌdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHD-ul.
What does huddle mean?
- To crowd together.“The sheep huddled together seeking warmth.”
- To curl one's legs up to the chest and keep one's arms close to the torso; to crouch; to assume a position similar to that of an embryo in the womb.
- To get together and discuss a topic.
- A small group of individuals in very close proximity to one another.
- A session in which a group of journalists assemble in an informal, dense cluster to question a person of interest.
- A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.
- Huddled, confused, congested.
Where does huddle come from?
From Middle English *hudelen, alteration (due to hudels, hidels (“hiding place”), see hiddle) of *huderen, hoderen (“to cover; press together; huddle”), a frequentative form of Middle English huden, hiden (“to hide”), equivalent to hide + -le and/or hide + -er.
Words that rhyme with huddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of huddle.
Questions about saying huddle
How do you pronounce huddle?
Say HUHD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌdəl/. In British English it is /ˈhʌdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huddle?
Huddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHD). Broken into parts: HUHD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say huddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌdəl/ and the British form is /ˈhʌdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.