How to Pronounce Fiddles

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

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Syllables

Letters

FIDDL-es

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"fiddles" has 2 syllables: fiddl-es. It rhymes with piddles and riddles, if that helps it stick.

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.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "fiddles"?▾

"Fiddles" has 2 syllables: fiddl · es.

What does "fiddles" mean?▾

Fiddles: 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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