How to pronounce quiddle
Say it like KWID-ul. Quiddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWID).
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- KWID
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIDSay 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 quiddle
American and British speakers say quiddle in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈkwɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWID-ul.
What does quiddle mean?
- To talk nonsense or speak vaguely, to waffle“He couldn't stop quiddling about the weather.”
- To spend or waste time in trifling employments, or to attend to useful subjects in a trifling superficial manner.
Where does quiddle come from?
From Latin quid (“what”).
Words that rhyme with quiddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiddle.
Questions about saying quiddle
How do you pronounce quiddle?
Say KWID-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiddle?
Quiddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWID). Broken into parts: KWID · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say quiddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.