how to pronounce paddle

/ˈpæd.əl/

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paddle is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of paddle in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… shame paddle for Dan and I will not be …”

meaning of paddle

A paddle is a long, flat, thin piece of wood or metal used for propelling a canoe, kayak, or other small boat.

paddle frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word paddle occurs in english on average 3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.