How to pronounce twiddle
Say it like TWID-ul. Twiddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWID).
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- TWID
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twiddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of twiddle
American and British speakers say twiddle in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈtwɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWID-ul.
What does twiddle mean?
- To wiggle, fidget or play with; to move around.“She sat and nervously twiddled her hair while she waited.”
- To flip or switch two adjacent bits (binary digits).
- To be in an equivalence relation with.
- A slight twist with the fingers.
- A wiggling movement.
- A small decorative embellishment.
Where does twiddle come from?
Unknown. Perhaps a blend of twirl, twist, or twitch; fiddle.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with twiddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twiddle.
Questions about saying twiddle
How do you pronounce twiddle?
Say TWID-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twiddle?
Twiddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWID). Broken into parts: TWID · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say twiddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.