How to Pronounce Addled

To pronounce "addled", say ADDL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.dəld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæ.dəld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “addled”

"addled" has 2 syllables: addl-ed. It rhymes with raddled and saddled, if that helps it stick.

What does addled mean?

verb

  1. (provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.
  2. (provincial) To thrive or grow; to ripen.

verb

  1. To make addle; to grow addle; to muddle
  2. To cause fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell.

adjective

  1. (of eggs) Bad, rotten; inviable, containing a dead embryo.
  2. Confused; mixed up.

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Words that rhyme with addled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raddledsaddledstraddledpaddled

Related words

stalemuddledmuzzyconfusedbefuddledwoolly-headedwoollywooly-minded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "addled"?▾

"Addled" has 2 syllables: addl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "addled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "addled" is /ˈæ.dəld/.

What does "addled" mean?▾

Addled: (provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.

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