How to Pronounce Piddle

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪdl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piddle”

"piddle" has 2 syllables: piddl-e. It rhymes with twiddle and fiddle, if that helps it stick.

What does piddle mean?

verb

  1. To eat with small, quick bites.

    “The rabbit nibbled at the lettuce.”

  2. To bite lightly.

    “He nibbled at my neck and made me shiver.”

verb

  1. To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).

    “The birds pecked at their food.”

  2. To form by striking with the beak or a pointed instrument.

    “to peck a hole in a tree”

verb

  1. To throw.
  2. To lurch forward; especially, of a horse, to stumble after hitting the ground with the toe instead of the flat of the foot.

Synonyms

piddle

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Words that rhyme with piddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twiddlefiddlemiddlesiddlewiddleliddlebiddlecriddlefriddle

Related words

pisspeepee-peewee-weemicturateurinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piddle"?▾

"Piddle" has 2 syllables: piddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "piddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piddle" is /ˈpɪdl/.

What does "piddle" mean?▾

Piddle: To eat with small, quick bites.

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