How to Pronounce Dawdled

To pronounce "dawdled", say DAWDL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

DAWDL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “dawdled”

"dawdled" has 2 syllables: dawdl-ed. It rhymes with coddled and swaddled, if that helps it stick.

What does dawdled mean?

verb

  1. To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
  2. To spend (time) without haste or purpose.

    “to dawdle away the whole morning”

Words that rhyme with dawdled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coddledswaddledwaddledtoddledremodeledgodildmodeledmodelled

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dawdled"?▾

"Dawdled" has 2 syllables: dawdl · ed.

What does "dawdled" mean?▾

Dawdled: To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

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