How to Pronounce Twiddle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtwɪdəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twiddle”

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

What does twiddle mean?

noun

  1. A slight twist with the fingers.
  2. A pimple.

verb

  1. To wiggle, fidget or play with; to move around.

    “She sat and nervously twiddled her hair while she waited.”

  2. To flip or switch two adjacent bits (binary digits).

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Words that rhyme with twiddle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fiddlepiddlemiddlesiddlewiddleliddlebiddlecriddlefriddle

Related words

whirlswirltwirltwaddlefidgettwizzletweedlejiggle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twiddle"?▾

"Twiddle" has 2 syllables: twiddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "twiddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twiddle" is /ˈtwɪdəl/.

What does "twiddle" mean?▾

Twiddle: A slight twist with the fingers.

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