How to Pronounce "idle"
word
/ˈaɪdəɫ/
Y-duhl
/ˈaɪdəl/
Y-duhl
Definition
Not active, not working, or not being used. It can describe people who are not busy or machines that are not operating.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈaɪdəɫ/
British English
/ˈaɪdəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
Y-duhl
UK
Y-duhl
Listen in Context
The factory was idle during the holiday.
He sat idle all afternoon.
The car engine was idle, but the radio was on.
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