How to pronounce twiddling
Say it like TWID-ling. Twiddling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWID).
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- TWID
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twiddling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twiddling
American and British speakers say twiddling in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWID-ling.
What does twiddling mean?
- present participle and gerund of twiddle How to pronounce twiddle
- The act of one who twiddles.
Words that rhyme with twiddling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twiddling.
Questions about saying twiddling
How do you pronounce twiddling?
Say TWID-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twiddling?
Twiddling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWID). Broken into parts: TWID · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say twiddling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪdlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.