How to pronounce toddler
Say it like TOD-ler. Toddler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOD).
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- TOD
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toddler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of toddler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOD-luh.
What does toddler mean?
- a young child
Where does toddler come from?
From toddle (“to walk unsteadily”) + -er – literally “one who walks unsteadily”, hence a young child.
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Questions about saying toddler
How do you pronounce toddler?
Say TOD-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑdlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒdlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toddler?
Toddler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOD). Broken into parts: TOD · ler.
Is toddler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɒdlə/ (TOD-luh).