The word "waddlingly" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈwɑːd.lɪŋ.li/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "aw" sound (like "law"), the second syllable has a short "i" sound, and the third syllable is pronounced with the "ing" sound (like "sing"). The fourth syllable has the "ly" sound, which is a single syllable and represents an adverbial suffix. "Waddlingly" refers to the manner of walking with a waddle, typically associated with ducks or penguins.