How to pronounce fiddler
fiddler
/ˈfɪdələr/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈfɪdlər/.
Fiddler, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
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- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
- this/ðɪs/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce fiddler?
Fiddler is pronounced /ˈfɪdələr/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈfɪdlər/, is also used.
How many syllables are in fiddler?
Fiddler has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in fiddler?
The first syllable: /ˈfɪdələr/.