How to Pronounce Dandle

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdændəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dandle”

"dandle" has 2 syllables: dandl-e. It rhymes with handle and manhandle, if that helps it stick.

What does dandle mean?

verb

  1. To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
  2. To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.

Words that rhyme with dandle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

handlemanhandlemishandlecandlemandilpanhandlebandlestandel

Related words

daddlediddle-daddlefaddlediddledoddledaidledadedolly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dandle"?▾

"Dandle" has 2 syllables: dandl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dandle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dandle" is /ˈdændəl/.

What does "dandle" mean?▾

Dandle: To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.

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