How to pronounce straddled
Say it like STRAD-uld. Straddled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAD).
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- STRAD
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straddled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of straddled
American and British speakers say straddled in essentially the same way: /ˈstrædəld/ in the US and /ˈstrædəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAD-uld.
What does straddled mean?
- simple past and past participle of straddle How to pronounce straddle
Words that rhyme with straddled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of straddled.
Questions about saying straddled
How do you pronounce straddled?
Say STRAD-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrædəld/. In British English it is /ˈstrædəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straddled?
Straddled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAD). Broken into parts: STRAD · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say straddled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrædəld/ and the British form is /ˈstrædəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.