How to pronounce tarradiddle
Say it like TAR-uh-dih-dul. Tarradiddle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- uh
- dih
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarradiddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarradiddle
American and British speakers say tarradiddle in essentially the same way: /ˈtærədɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈtærədɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAR-uh-dih-dul.
What does tarradiddle mean?
- A trivial lie, a fib.
- Silly talk or writing; humbug.
Where does tarradiddle come from?
Perhaps derived from diddle (“to cheat”).
Questions about saying tarradiddle
How do you pronounce tarradiddle?
Say TAR-uh-dih-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtærədɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈtærədɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarradiddle?
Tarradiddle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · uh · dih · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say tarradiddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtærədɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈtærədɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.