How to pronounce idled
Say it like EYE-duld. Idled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- duld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idled
American and British speakers say idled in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪdəld/ in the US and /ˈaɪdəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-duld.
What does idled mean?
- simple past and past participle of idle How to pronounce idle
Questions about saying idled
How do you pronounce idled?
Say EYE-duld. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdəld/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idled?
Idled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · duld.
Do Americans and Brits say idled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪdəld/ and the British form is /ˈaɪdəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.