How to pronounce twiddly
Say it like TWID-uh-lee. Twiddly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWID).
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- TWID
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twiddly 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of twiddly
American and British speakers say twiddly in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪdəli/ in the US and /ˈtwɪdəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWID-uh-lee.
What does twiddly mean?
- Capable of being finely or idly adjusted with the fingers.
- Having an elaborately twisted form.
- In music, having a rapid series of musical notes.
Where does twiddly come from?
From twiddle + -y.
Questions about saying twiddly
How do you pronounce twiddly?
Say TWID-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪdəli/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪdəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twiddly?
Twiddly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWID). Broken into parts: TWID · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say twiddly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪdəli/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪdəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.