How to pronounce tweedle
Say it like TWEE-dul. Tweedle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE).
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- TWEE
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweedle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tweedle
American and British speakers say tweedle in essentially the same way: /ˈtwidəl/ in the US and /ˈtwiːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEE-dul.
What does tweedle mean?
- To twiddle.
- To sell fake jewelry as genuine.
- To make a shrill or trilling sound
- A sound of the kind made by a fiddle.
- A confidence trick in which fake jewelry is sold as genuine.
Where does tweedle come from?
said to be imitative, probably influenced by wheedle.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tweedle
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Questions about saying tweedle
How do you pronounce tweedle?
Say TWEE-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwidəl/. In British English it is /ˈtwiːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweedle?
Tweedle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE). Broken into parts: TWEE · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say tweedle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwidəl/ and the British form is /ˈtwiːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.