How to pronounce meddle
Say it like MED-ul. Meddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meddle
American and British speakers say meddle in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ul.
What does meddle mean?
- To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.
- To have sex.
Where does meddle come from?
From Middle English medlen, from Anglo-Norman medler, from Early Medieval Latin misculāre, derived from Latin misceō (“to mix”).
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Words that rhyme with meddle
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Questions about saying meddle
How do you pronounce meddle?
Say MED-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meddle?
Meddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say meddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as meddle?
Meddle sounds the same as medal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.