How to Pronounce Noodle

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/nuːdl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “noodle”

"noodle" has 2 syllables: noodl-e. It rhymes with doodle and poodle, if that helps it stick.

What does noodle mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) a string or strip of pasta

    “She slurped a long noodle up out of her soup.”

  2. A person with poor judgement; a fool

verb

  1. To think or ponder.

    “"Noodle that thought around for a while" said Dr. Johnson to his Biblical Interpretations class.”

  2. To fiddle, play with, or mess around.

    “If the machine is really broken, noodling with the knobs is not going to fix it.”

Synonyms

guddle

Words that rhyme with noodle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

doodlepoodlestrudelfeudalcaboodleboodleflapdoodlecroodle

Related words

beannogginatticpastacasseroletomatovegetablewalnut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "noodle"?▾

"Noodle" has 2 syllables: noodl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "noodle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "noodle" is /nuːdl̩/.

What does "noodle" mean?▾

Noodle: (usually in the plural) a string or strip of pasta

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