How to pronounce buddy
Say it like BUHD-ee. Buddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHD).
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- BUHD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buddy
American and British speakers say buddy in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌdi/ in the US and /ˈbʌdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHD-ee.
What does buddy mean?
- a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
Where does buddy come from?
First appears c. 1788, in the writings of Charles Dibdin, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with buddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buddy.
Questions about saying buddy
How do you pronounce buddy?
Say BUHD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buddy?
Buddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHD). Broken into parts: BUHD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say buddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌdi/ and the British form is /ˈbʌdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.