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