How to Pronounce Swaddle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈswɒdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swaddle”

"swaddle" has 2 syllables: swaddl-e. It rhymes with model and toddle, if that helps it stick.

What does swaddle mean?

noun

  1. Anything used to swaddle with, such as a cloth or band.

verb

  1. To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.
  2. To beat; cudgel.

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Words that rhyme with swaddle

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modeltoddledawdlecoddlemollycoddletwaddlemaudlecaudalnoddledoddleremodelcodle

Related words

swathebeswaddleenswathecradlewrapencradlebewrapclingwrap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swaddle"?▾

"Swaddle" has 2 syllables: swaddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "swaddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swaddle" is /ˈswɒdəl/.

What does "swaddle" mean?▾

Swaddle: Anything used to swaddle with, such as a cloth or band.

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