How to Pronounce "skedaddled"

word

skəˈdæd.əld

skuh-DAD-uhld

skˈɛdædəld

skuh-DAD-uhld

Definition

Left a place quickly and often suddenly, usually because you wanted to escape or avoid something. It's an informal and playful way to say 'ran away' or 'left fast.'

IPA Transcription

American English

skəˈdæd.əld

British English

skˈɛdædəld

Simplified Pronunciation

skuh-DAD-uhld

Listen in Context

The dog skedaddled when it heard thunder.

She skedaddled out of the room before anyone noticed.

The children skedaddled when the teacher returned.

We saw the police and skedaddled before they could ask us anything.