How to pronounce twaddle
Say it like TWAH-dul. Twaddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWAH).
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- TWAH
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twaddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of twaddle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TWOD-ul.
What does twaddle mean?
- Empty or silly idle talk or writing; nonsense, rubbish.“You're talking a load of twaddle. Get your facts straight, man!”
- One who twaddles; a twaddler.
- To talk or write nonsense; to prattle.
Where does twaddle come from?
An alteration of twattle (1556), of unknown origin.
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Words that rhyme with twaddle
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Questions about saying twaddle
How do you pronounce twaddle?
Say TWAH-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈtwɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twaddle?
Twaddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWAH). Broken into parts: TWAH · dul.
Is twaddle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtwɒdəl/ (TWOD-ul).