How to pronounce straddle
Say it like STRAD-ul. Straddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAD).
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- STRAD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRADSay 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 straddle
American and British speakers say straddle in essentially the same way: /ˈstrædəl/ in the US and /ˈstrædəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAD-ul.
What does straddle mean?
- To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.
- To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.
- To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.“Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue.”
- A posture in which one straddles something.
- A pair or salvo of successive artillery shots falling both in front of and behind a target.“The first salvo fell short; the next was long; the third was a straddle.”
- An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with put and call options on the same security at the same strike price, giving a non-directional position sensitive to volatility.
- Astride.
Where does straddle come from?
As a verb, attested since the 1560s.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with straddle
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Questions about saying straddle
How do you pronounce straddle?
Say STRAD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrædəl/. In British English it is /ˈstrædəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straddle?
Straddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAD). Broken into parts: STRAD · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say straddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrædəl/ and the British form is /ˈstrædəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.