How to Pronounce Coddle

To pronounce "coddle", say CODDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒdəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coddle”

"coddle" has 2 syllables: coddl-e. It rhymes with model and toddle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: caudal — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coddle mean?

noun

  1. An Irish dish comprising layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and bacon rashers with sliced potatoes and onions.
  2. An effeminate person.

verb

  1. To treat gently or with great care.
  2. To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.

Synonyms

simmercossetpamperpossetspoil

Words that rhyme with coddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

modeltoddledawdlemollycoddletwaddlemaudlecaudalswaddlenoddledoddleremodelcodle

Related words

cossetmollycoddlepamperindulgebabyspoilfeatherbedcocker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coddle"?▾

"Coddle" has 2 syllables: coddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "coddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coddle" is /ˈkɒdəl/.

What does "coddle" mean?▾

Coddle: An Irish dish comprising layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and bacon rashers with sliced potatoes and onions.

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