How to pronounce riddles
Say it like RID-ulz. Riddles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riddles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of riddles
American and British speakers say riddles in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdəlz/ in the US and /ˈrɪdəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-ulz.
What does riddles mean?
- plural of riddle How to pronounce riddle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of riddle How to pronounce riddle
Questions about saying riddles
How do you pronounce riddles?
Say RID-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riddles?
Riddles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say riddles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.