How to pronounce poodle
Say it like POO-dul. Poodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce poodle. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay 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 poodle
American and British speakers say poodle in essentially the same way: /ˈpudəl/ in the US and /ˈpuːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-dul.
What does poodle mean?
- A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.
- A person servile towards someone whom they consider their superior.
- To wear a partial fursuit, typically the head and hands, while showing one's skin.
Where does poodle come from?
The verb sense references the appearance a poodle with shaved legs, displaying its skin.
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Words that rhyme with poodle
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Questions about saying poodle
How do you pronounce poodle?
Say POO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpudəl/. In British English it is /ˈpuːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poodle?
Poodle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say poodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpudəl/ and the British form is /ˈpuːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.