Phonetic Breakdown of "fiddle"
Learn how to break down "fiddle" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
fid-dle
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈfɪd(ə)l/
/ˈfɪdl̩/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
F IH1 D AH0 L
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Definition of "fiddle"
Noun
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Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.Example: "When I play it like this, it's a fiddle; when I play it like that, it's a violin."Synonyms: violin
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A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.
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An adjustment intended to cover up a basic flaw.Example: "That parameter setting is just a fiddle to make the lighting look right."
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A fraud; a scam.
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On board a ship or boat, a rail or batten around the edge of a table or stove to prevent objects falling off at sea. (Also fiddle rail)
Verb
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To play aimlessly.Example: "You're fiddling your life away."
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To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.Example: "Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."
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To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
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To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.
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