English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Toddler Pronunciation
Toddler is pronounced TAHD-ler, IPA /ˈtɑdlɝ/.
TAHD-ler
US /ˈtɑdlɝ/ · UK /ˈtɒdlə/
Syllables: TAHD · ler (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A young child who has just learned to walk, roughly one to three years old.
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Toddler in a Sentence
- The toddler pulled every book off the shelf.
- She has a toddler and a baby.
- Toddler shoes wear out in a matter of weeks.
Common Mispronunciations of Toddler
Not TOH-duh-ler
Two syllables. The dl in the middle runs together without a vowel between them, the way it does in middle and handle.
Not TOOD-ler
Short o here, as in odd. The double d locks it in place and keeps any oo out.
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