How to Pronounce Piddling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɪdəlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piddling”

"piddling" has 2 syllables: piddl-ing. It rhymes with middling and fiddling, if that helps it stick.

What does piddling 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 piddling

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middlingfiddlingtwiddlingridling

Related words

pettypifflingunimportanttrivialfootlinglittlelilliputianniggling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piddling"?▾

"Piddling" has 2 syllables: piddl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "piddling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piddling" is /ˈpɪdəlɪŋ/.

What does "piddling" mean?▾

Piddling: To eat with small, quick bites.

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