How to pronounce padel
Say it like PAD-ul. Padel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Padel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of padel
American and British speakers say padel in essentially the same way: /ˈpædəl/ in the US and /ˈpædəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-ul.
What does padel mean?
- A racquet sport popular in Spain and Latin America, usually played in doubles on a small, closed court.
Where does padel come from?
Borrowed from Spanish pádel, from English paddle (tennis).
Words that rhyme with padel
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Words that sound like padel
Questions about saying padel
How do you pronounce padel?
Say PAD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædəl/. In British English it is /ˈpædəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in padel?
Padel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say padel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædəl/ and the British form is /ˈpædəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as padel?
Padel sounds the same as paddle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.