How to pronounce noodle
Say it like NOO-dul. Noodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noodle
American and British speakers say noodle in essentially the same way: /ˈnudəl/ in the US and /ˈnuːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOO-dul.
What does noodle mean?
- A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients.“She slurped a long noodle up out of her soup.”
- An object which is long and thin like a noodle (sense 1).
- A long and slender dragon, usually an eastern dragon.
- A person with poor judgment; a fool.
- The brain; the head.
- To hum or sing (a tune) at a low pitch or volume.
Words that rhyme with noodle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noodle.
Questions about saying noodle
How do you pronounce noodle?
Say NOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnudəl/. In British English it is /ˈnuːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noodle?
Noodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say noodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnudəl/ and the British form is /ˈnuːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.