How to pronounce waddle
Say it like WAH-dul. Waddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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- WAH
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay 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 waddle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOD-ul.
What does waddle mean?
- A squat, swaying gait.“the waddle of a duck”
- A group of birds, such as ducks and penguins, when walking.
- To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.
- To move slowly.
Where does waddle come from?
First known use in English in a version of the Song of Roland around the year 1400.
Words that rhyme with waddle
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Questions about saying waddle
How do you pronounce waddle?
Say WAH-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waddle?
Waddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · dul.
Is waddle 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 /ˈwɒdəl/ (WOD-ul).