How to Pronounce Huddle

To pronounce "huddle", say HUDDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌdəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhʌdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “huddle”

"huddle" has 2 syllables: huddl-e. It rhymes with muddle and cuddle, if that helps it stick.

What does huddle mean?

noun

  1. A dense and disorderly crowd.
  2. A brief meeting of all the players from one team that are on the field with the purpose of planning the following play.

verb

  1. To crowd together.

    “The sheep huddled together seeking warmth.”

  2. To curl one's legs up to the chest and keep one's arms close to the torso; to crouch; to assume a position similar to that of an embryo in the womb.

adjective

  1. Muted, as if emitted by a huddled embryo

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Words that rhyme with huddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

muddlecuddlediddlepuddlefuddlebefuddlescuddletiddlequiddlecruddlenuddlegriddle

Related words

cowerpowwowcrowdscramblescrimmagemeleeshuffleplay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "huddle"?▾

"Huddle" has 2 syllables: huddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "huddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "huddle" is /ˈhʌdəl/.

What does "huddle" mean?▾

Huddle: A dense and disorderly crowd.

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