How to pronounce piddle
Say it like PID-ul. Piddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PID).
- PID
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of piddle
American and British speakers say piddle in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈpɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PID-ul.
What does piddle mean?
- Piss: urine.
- A piss: an act of urination.
- Nonsense or a trivial matter.
- (Often followed by about or around): to act or work ineffectually and wastefully.
- Synonym of nibble: to pick at or toy with one's food, to eat slowly or insubstantially.
- To urinate.
Where does piddle come from?
Unknown. Compare regional German piddlen, pitteln, pütteln, pühteln (“to pick at something, pick at one's food”), dialectal German Pitzel (“small effort, small task”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with piddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of piddle.
Questions about saying piddle
How do you pronounce piddle?
Say PID-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piddle?
Piddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PID). Broken into parts: PID · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say piddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.