Suddle or Suttle?

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Neither of them are in the dictionary. I'm starting to think it's not a word. Anyway, what I'm am trying to say is "Something that happens suddenly" or maybe its the opposite. Ex: The salmon flavor is very suddle/suttle. Not sure which spelling is write, considering I can't even google the word, maybe I made it up? lol

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Hi Anon;
The crazy English spelling strikes again!

The word you want is subtle. (Pronounced suh-tel)

Sam1947 · Answer

It doesn't have anything to do with something happening suddenly, but has to do with something being fine or delicate, or slight, such as a flavor, or a hint, etc. The word you are searching for is subtle, but the b is silent, so I can see why you would think it was spelled either suttle or suddle if you only heard it and had not read it.

examples of it in a sentence:

She gave a subtle hint that she might be interested in seeing him again after their initial meeting.

The subtle flavor of mint in the lamb was delicious.

John made a subtle reference to some past indiscretions, but it was clear the listeners did not understand his allusions to Mary's somewhat checkered history.

Anonymous · Answer

Ah yes! You're right, that is a crazy spelling. Thanks <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Gray train · Answer

a slow or modest influence

Doriscornago · Answer

This has been answered in detail here: https://www.englishforums.com/blog/what-is-suddle/

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