How to pronounce boody
Say it like BOO-dee. Boody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce boody. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boody
American and British speakers say boody in essentially the same way: /ˈbudi/ in the US and /ˈbuːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-dee.
What does boody mean?
- To sulk or mope.
Where does boody come from?
From French bouder (“to pout”).
Words that rhyme with boody
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boody.
Questions about saying boody
How do you pronounce boody?
Say BOO-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbudi/. In British English it is /ˈbuːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boody?
Boody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say boody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbudi/ and the British form is /ˈbuːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.