Word 464 of 545 · People and jobs
How to pronounce toddler
/ˈtɒdlə/ British English
TOD·lə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
tod·DLER
✓ Say
TOD·lə
My tip
Stress the start: TOD-lə.
In a sentence
The toddler is learning to walk.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: TOD-lə.
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Questions
How do you pronounce toddler?
In British English, toddler is pronounced /ˈtɒdlə/. Say it like this: TOD-lə. Stress the start: TOD-lə.
How many syllables are in toddler?
When you say it, toddler has 2 syllables: TOD-lə. The strong beat is the first one, TOD.
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