How to Pronounce Cuddle

To pronounce "cuddle", say CUDDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌd.l̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cuddle

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying cuddle, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkʌd.l̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cuddle”

"cuddle" has 2 syllables: cuddl-e. It rhymes with muddle and huddle, if that helps it stick.

What does cuddle mean?

noun

  1. A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

verb

  1. To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.

    “The young lovers cuddled on the couch.”

  2. To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

    “I'm cold; can you roll over here and cuddle me, honey?”

Hear “cuddle” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with cuddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

muddlehuddlediddlepuddlefuddlebefuddlescuddletiddlequiddlecruddlenuddlegriddle

Related words

snugglenuzzlenestlehughuggingkisscurlcuddlefest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuddle"?▾

"Cuddle" has 2 syllables: cuddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuddle" is /ˈkʌd.l̩/.

What does "cuddle" mean?▾

Cuddle: A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “cuddle” in the full dictionary →