How to Pronounce Riddled

To pronounce "riddled", say RIDDL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪdəld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɪdəld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “riddled”

"riddled" has 2 syllables: riddl-ed. It rhymes with fiddled and widdled, if that helps it stick.

What does riddled mean?

verb

  1. To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.
  2. To solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.

    “Riddle me this.”

verb

  1. To put something through a riddle or sieve, to sieve, to sift.

    “You have to riddle the gravel before you lay it on the road.”

  2. To fill with holes like a riddle.

    “The shots from his gun began to riddle the targets.”

verb

  1. To plait

Words that rhyme with riddled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fiddledwiddled

Related words

damagedfullcoveredsievepreyriferepletemarked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riddled"?▾

"Riddled" has 2 syllables: riddl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "riddled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "riddled" is /ˈɹɪdəld/.

What does "riddled" mean?▾

Riddled: To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.

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