How to pronounce tadpoles
Say it like TAD-pohlz. Tadpoles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAD).
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US American/ˈtædˌpoʊlz/TAD-pohlz
UK British/ˈtædˌpəʊlz/TAD-pohlz
- TAD
- pohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tadpoles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tadpoles
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAD-pohlz.
What does tadpoles mean?
noun
- plural of tadpole How to pronounce tadpole
Questions about saying tadpoles
How do you pronounce tadpoles?
Say TAD-pohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtædˌpoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈtædˌpəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tadpoles?
Tadpoles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAD). Broken into parts: TAD · pohlz.
Is tadpoles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtædˌpəʊlz/ (TAD-pohlz).