How to pronounce tootle
Say it like TOO-tul. Tootle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tootle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tootle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOO-tul.
What does tootle mean?
- A soft toot sound.
- A trip or excursion.
- To make a soft toot sound.
- To play (a musical instrument) making such a sound.
- To go (somewhere); to amble aimlessly.
Where does tootle come from?
From toot + -le, frequentative.
Words that rhyme with tootle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tootle.
Questions about saying tootle
How do you pronounce tootle?
Say TOO-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtutəl/. In British English it is /ˈtuːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tootle?
Tootle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · tul.
Is tootle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtuːtəl/ (TOO-tul).