How to pronounce raddle
Say it like RAD-ul. Raddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD).
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- RAD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay 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 raddle
American and British speakers say raddle in essentially the same way: /ˈrædəl/ in the US and /ˈrædəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD-ul.
What does raddle mean?
- A red ochre.
- To mark with raddle; to daub something red.
- To interweave or twist together.
- To do work in a slovenly way.
- A long, flexible stick, rod, or branch, interwoven with others between upright posts or stakes, in making a kind of hedge or fence.
- A hedge or fence made with raddles.
- An instrument consisting of a wooden bar, with a row of upright pegs set in it, used by domestic weavers to keep the warp of a proper width and prevent tangling when it is wound upon the beam of the loom.
Where does raddle come from?
From a variation of reddle, ruddle.
Words that rhyme with raddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raddle.
Questions about saying raddle
How do you pronounce raddle?
Say RAD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædəl/. In British English it is /ˈrædəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raddle?
Raddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD). Broken into parts: RAD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say raddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædəl/ and the British form is /ˈrædəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.