How Do You Spell TWEEDLEDEE?

Pronunciation: [twˈiːdə͡ldˌiː] (IPA)

The word "tweedledee" is spelled with a series of consonant clusters that can make it tricky to pronounce. The first syllable is spelled with a "tw" sound followed by a "d" and an "l." The second syllable is spelled with a "d" followed by a double "ee" sound. Finally, the last syllable is spelled with a "d" and an "ee" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled /twiːdəldiː/. It is often used in the phrase "tweedledee and tweedledum" to refer to two similar or identical things.

TWEEDLEDEE Meaning and Definition

1. Tweedledee is a noun that primarily refers to a fictitious character in Lewis Carroll’s famous novel, "Through the Looking-Glass." In the story, Tweedledee is one half of a twins duo called Tweedledum and Tweedledee, who are synonymous with one another due to their identical appearance and indistinguishable behaviors. The character of Tweedledee represents a young boy who tends to be rather mischievous and impulsive in his actions. He is known for engaging in nonsensical conversations and debates with his twin brother. Additionally, the term "Tweedledee" can be used more broadly to describe two people or things that are so alike in character, behavior, or appearance that they are essentially indistinguishable.

   Beyond the character from Carroll's novel, "Tweedledee" can also be used metaphorically in informal language to describe someone who is insignificant, inconsequential, or of little importance. In this context, it implies that the person or thing being referred to lacks any meaningful impact or influence. The term can convey a sense of triviality or insignificance, often used humorously or dismissively to downplay someone's significance or contributions. However, it is important to note that when referring to "Tweedledee" in this non-literal sense, it is more often used as a figure of speech or idiom rather than a direct reference to the character in "Through the Looking-Glass."

Common Misspellings for TWEEDLEDEE

• Tweedleddee

Etymology of TWEEDLEDEE

The word "tweedledee" comes from Lewis Carroll's popular book "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There", which is the sequel to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". In the book, "Tweedledee" is one of the twin brothers, along with "Tweedledum", who Alice encounters. They are fictional characters known for their rhyme and repetition.

The origin of the name "Tweedledee" is not explicitly mentioned in Carroll's work, but it is believed to be a nonsensical creation by the author himself. The name is often associated with the sound of a high-pitched musical instrument, possibly inspired by the onomatopoeic nature of the word.

Plural form of TWEEDLEDEE is TWEEDLEDEES

Conjugate verb Tweedledee

CONDITIONAL

I would tweedledee

you would tweedledee

he/she/it would tweedledee

we would tweedledee

they would tweedledee

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tweedledeeing

you would be tweedledeeing

he/she/it would be tweedledeeing

we would be tweedledeeing

they would be tweedledeeing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tweedledee

you would have tweedledee

he/she/it would have tweedledee

we would have tweedledee

they would have tweedledee

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tweedledeeing

you would have been tweedledeeing

he/she/it would have been tweedledeeing

we would have been tweedledeeing

they would have been tweedledeeing

FUTURE

I will tweedledee

you will tweedledee

he/she/it will tweedledee

we will tweedledee

they will tweedledee

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tweedledeeing

you will be tweedledeeing

he/she/it will be tweedledeeing

we will be tweedledeeing

they will be tweedledeeing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tweedledeed

you will have tweedledeed

he/she/it will have tweedledeed

we will have tweedledeed

they will have tweedledeed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tweedledeeing

you will have been tweedledeeing

he/she/it will have been tweedledeeing

we will have been tweedledeeing

they will have been tweedledeeing

IMPERATIVE

you tweedledee

we let´s tweedledee

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tweedledee

PAST

I tweedledeed

you tweedledeed

he/she/it tweedledeed

we tweedledeed

they tweedledeed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tweedledeeing

you were tweedledeeing

he/she/it was tweedledeeing

we were tweedledeeing

they were tweedledeeing

PAST PARTICIPLE

tweedledeed

PAST PERFECT

I had tweedledeed

you had tweedledeed

he/she/it had tweedledeed

we had tweedledeed

they had tweedledeed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tweedledeeing

you had been tweedledeeing

he/she/it had been tweedledeeing

we had been tweedledeeing

they had been tweedledeeing

PRESENT

I tweedledee

you tweedledee

he/she/it tweedledees

we tweedledee

they tweedledee

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tweedledeeing

you are tweedledeeing

he/she/it is tweedledeeing

we are tweedledeeing

they are tweedledeeing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tweedledeeing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tweedledeed

you have tweedledeed

he/she/it has tweedledeed

we have tweedledeed

they have tweedledeed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tweedledeeing

you have been tweedledeeing

he/she/it has been tweedledeeing

we have been tweedledeeing

they have been tweedledeeing