Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wackadoodle

/ˈwækəˌdudəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.25 in modern English

Syllables
wack-adoo-dle
IPA
/ˈwækəˌdudəl/
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Crazy, irrational, or eccentric.

Derogatory; Slang

noun

A crazy, irrational, or eccentric person.

Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈwækəˌdudəl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

more wackadoodle (comparative) most wackadoodle (superlative) whackadoodle (alternative) wackadoodles (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Questions

How do you pronounce wackadoodle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwækəˌdudəl/.
What does wackadoodle mean?
Crazy, irrational, or eccentric.

How to pronounce wackadoodle

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “wackadoodle”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈwækəˌdudəl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “wackadoodle”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “wackadoodle” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.