How to Pronounce Paddles

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PADDL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “paddles”

"paddles" has 2 syllables: paddl-es. It rhymes with addles and straddles, if that helps it stick.

What does paddles 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.

verb

  1. To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
  2. To toddle.

Words that rhyme with paddles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

addlesstraddlessaddles

Related words

spankdabblelarrupwaddletoddletottercoggledodder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paddles"?▾

"Paddles" has 2 syllables: paddl · es.

What does "paddles" mean?▾

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

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