How to Pronounce "riddled"
word
ˈɹɪdəɫd
RID-uhld
ɹˈɪdəld
RID-uhld
Definition
Filled with or full of something, especially small holes or negative things. Used literally (full of holes, like from bullets) or figuratively (full of problems, mistakes, or corruption).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪdəɫd
British English
ɹˈɪdəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RID-uhld
UK
RID-uhld
Listen in Context
The wall was riddled with holes.
His story was riddled with mistakes.
The report was riddled with problems.
His explanation was so riddled with contradictions I couldn’t trust it.