How to Pronounce Diddling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DIDDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “diddling”

"diddling" has 2 syllables: diddl-ing. It rhymes with riddling and huddling, if that helps it stick.

What does diddling mean?

verb

  1. To cheat; to swindle.
  2. To have sex with.

Synonyms

defraudtake for a ridego to bed withsleep withbeat offplay with oneselfreelstagger

Words that rhyme with diddling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

riddlinghuddlingpuddlingmuddlingfuddling

Related words

fiddleconplaytoybuncogypdefraudswindle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diddling"?▾

"Diddling" has 2 syllables: diddl · ing.

What does "diddling" mean?▾

Diddling: To cheat; to swindle.

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