How to Pronounce Doodle

To pronounce "doodle", say DOODL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈduː.dəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈduː.dəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “doodle”

"doodle" has 2 syllables: doodl-e. It rhymes with noodle and poodle, if that helps it stick.

What does doodle mean?

noun

  1. A fool, a simpleton, a mindless person.
  2. A small mindless sketch, etc.

verb

  1. To draw or scribble aimlessly.

    “The bored student doodled a submarine in his notebook.”

  2. To drone like a bagpipe.

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Words that rhyme with doodle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

noodlepoodlestrudelfeudalcaboodleboodleflapdoodlecroodle

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "doodle"?▾

"Doodle" has 2 syllables: doodl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "doodle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "doodle" is /ˈduː.dəl/.

What does "doodle" mean?▾

Doodle: A fool, a simpleton, a mindless person.

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