How to Pronounce "meddlesome"
word
ˈmɛdəɫsəm
MED-uhl-sum
mˈɛdəlsˌʌm
MED-uhl-sum
Definition
Someone who is meddlesome often tries to get involved in other people's business or affairs, usually without being asked and in an annoying way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛdəɫsəm
British English
mˈɛdəlsˌʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MED-uhl-sum
UK
MED-uhl-sum
Listen in Context
The meddlesome neighbor complained about the children playing outside.
She finds her uncle too meddlesome sometimes.
Nobody likes a meddlesome person at work.
That was a pretty meddlesome thing to do, you know.