How to pronounce paddled
Say it like PAD-uld. Paddled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paddled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paddled
American and British speakers say paddled in essentially the same way: /ˈpædəld/ in the US and /ˈpædəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-uld.
What does paddled mean?
- simple past and past participle of paddle How to pronounce paddle
- spanked with a paddle, e.g. in corporal punishment.
Words that rhyme with paddled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paddled.
Questions about saying paddled
How do you pronounce paddled?
Say PAD-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəld/. In British English it is /ˈpædəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paddled?
Paddled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say paddled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædəld/ and the British form is /ˈpædəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.