How to Pronounce Fiddling

To pronounce "fiddling", say FIDDL-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

FIDDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “fiddling”

"fiddling" has 2 syllables: fiddl-ing. It rhymes with piddling and middling, if that helps it stick.

What does fiddling mean?

verb

  1. To play aimlessly.

    “You're fiddling your life away.”

  2. To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.

    “Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books.”

noun

  1. Action of the verb to fiddle

adjective

  1. Of petty or trivial importance; footling

    “It was a fiddling little fault, but ultimately proved disastrous.”

Synonyms

fudge

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Words that rhyme with fiddling

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piddlingmiddlingtwiddlingridling

Related words

nigglingfootlingpifflingpiddlingpettytrivialunimportantlilliputian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fiddling"?▾

"Fiddling" has 2 syllables: fiddl · ing.

What does "fiddling" mean?▾

Fiddling: To play aimlessly.

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