How to pronounce whangdoodle
Say it like WANG-doo-dul. Whangdoodle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WANG).
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- WANG
- doo
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whangdoodle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whangdoodle
American and British speakers say whangdoodle in essentially the same way: /ˈwæŋdudəl/ in the US and /ˈwæŋduːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WANG-doo-dul.
What does whangdoodle mean?
- A whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction; a bugbear.
- A ruling in which the opening stake limits are doubled for the next play after the appearance of a very good hand.
Where does whangdoodle come from?
Roald Dahl uses the term in at least three stories of his: James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Minpins.
Questions about saying whangdoodle
How do you pronounce whangdoodle?
Say WANG-doo-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæŋdudəl/. In British English it is /ˈwæŋduːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whangdoodle?
Whangdoodle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WANG). Broken into parts: WANG · doo · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say whangdoodle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæŋdudəl/ and the British form is /ˈwæŋduːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.