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
US
skuh-DAD-uhld
UK
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.