How to Pronounce Fiddle

To pronounce "fiddle", say FIDDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪd(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfɪd(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fiddle”

"fiddle" has 2 syllables: fiddl-e. It rhymes with twiddle and piddle, if that helps it stick.

What does fiddle mean?

noun

Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.
“When I play it like this, it's a fiddle; when I play it like that, it's a violin.”
A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.

verb

To play aimlessly.
“You're fiddling your life away.”
To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.
“Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books.”

Synonyms

violin fudge

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Words that rhyme with fiddle

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twiddle piddle middle siddle widdle liddle biddle criddle friddle kiddle liddell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiddle"?▾

"Fiddle" has 2 syllables: fiddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fiddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fiddle" is /ˈfɪd(ə)l/.

What does "fiddle" mean?▾

Fiddle: Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.

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