How to Pronounce Noodling

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

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Accent

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

NOODL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “noodling”

"noodling" has 2 syllables: noodl-ing. It rhymes with doodling, if that helps it stick.

What does noodling mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The practice and sport of fishing for catfish using the bare hands.
  2. Musical improvisation.

Synonyms

guddle

Words that rhyme with noodling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

doodling

Related words

beannogginatticnoodlerfishingflossingbaitfishinglinefishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "noodling"?▾

"Noodling" has 2 syllables: noodl · ing.

What does "noodling" mean?▾

Noodling: To think or ponder.

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