How to Pronounce Waddle

To pronounce "waddle", say WADDL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɒd.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɒd.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “waddle”

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

What does waddle mean?

noun

  1. A squat, swaying gait.

    “the waddle of a duck”

verb

  1. To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

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Words that rhyme with waddle

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modeltoddledawdlecoddlemollycoddletwaddlemaudlecaudalswaddlenoddledoddleremodel

Related words

toddletottercoggledodderpaddlewamblewagglewobbling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waddle"?▾

"Waddle" has 2 syllables: waddl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "waddle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "waddle" is /ˈwɒd.əl/.

What does "waddle" mean?▾

Waddle: A squat, swaying gait.

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