How to Pronounce "dawdle"
word
ˈdɔdəɫ
DAW-dl
dˈɔːdəl
DAW-dl
Definition
To move or act slowly and waste time, especially when you should be doing something more quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔdəɫ
British English
dˈɔːdəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAW-dl
UK
DAW-dl
Listen in Context
Don't dawdle on your way to school.
She always dawdles when getting ready in the morning.
If you dawdle, you'll miss the bus.
We don't have all day—stop dawdling and let's go!