How to Pronounce Meddle

To pronounce "meddle", say MEDDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛd.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmɛd.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meddle”

"meddle" has 2 syllables: meddl-e. It rhymes with aedile and peddle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: medal, medel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does meddle mean?

verb

To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.
To interest or engage oneself; to have to do (with), in a good sense.

Synonyms

do it get it on ming dabble stick one's nose into stick one's oar in bemingle combine

Words that rhyme with meddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aedile peddle pedal backpedal treddle heddle wedel cedel credal bedell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meddle"?▾

"Meddle" has 2 syllables: meddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "meddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meddle" is /ˈmɛd.əl/.

What does "meddle" mean?▾

Meddle: To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.

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