How to Pronounce Paddle

To pronounce "paddle", say PADDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpæ.dəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpæ.dəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paddle”

"paddle" has 2 syllables: paddl-e. It rhymes with addle and saddle, if that helps it stick.

What does paddle mean?

noun

  1. A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.
  2. A double-bladed oar used for kayaking.

verb

  1. To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
  2. To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.

Words that rhyme with paddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

addlesaddlestraddleraddleastraddlestaddlespraddlespadilledaddlebradawlfaddlecadelle

Related words

spankdabblelarrupwaddletoddletottercoggledodder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paddle"?▾

"Paddle" has 2 syllables: paddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "paddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paddle" is /ˈpæ.dəl/.

What does "paddle" mean?▾

Paddle: A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.

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