How to pronounce kiddle
Say it like KID-ul. Kiddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kiddle
American and British speakers say kiddle in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈkɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-ul.
What does kiddle mean?
- A kind of fishweir resembling a wattle or fence.
Where does kiddle come from?
From Middle English kidel, kedel, kydel, from Anglo-Norman quidel, quideau (“a wicker framework used to trap fish”), from Old Breton kidel (“a net at the mouth of a stream”).
Words that rhyme with kiddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiddle.
Questions about saying kiddle
How do you pronounce kiddle?
Say KID-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiddle?
Kiddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say kiddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.