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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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