How to pronounce tiddly
Say it like TID-lee. Tiddly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TID).
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- TID
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiddly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tiddly
American and British speakers say tiddly in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪdli/ in the US and /ˈtɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TID-lee.
What does tiddly mean?
- An alcoholic beverage.
- Somewhat drunk
- tiny; little“Jeff wouldn't slow down, not even a tiddly bit.”
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Words that rhyme with tiddly
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Questions about saying tiddly
How do you pronounce tiddly?
Say TID-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiddly?
Tiddly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TID). Broken into parts: TID · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tiddly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.