How to pronounce caddis
Say it like KAD-is. Caddis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD).
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- KAD
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caddis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caddis
American and British speakers say caddis in essentially the same way: /ˈkædɪs/ in the US and /ˈkædɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAD-is.
What does caddis mean?
- The larva of a caddis fly. They generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with debris.
- A rough woolen cloth; caddice.
- A kind of worsted lace or ribbon.
Where does caddis come from?
Unknown. See dialect forms caddew, caddy, cad-bait.
Questions about saying caddis
How do you pronounce caddis?
Say KAD-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈkædɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkædɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caddis?
Caddis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD). Broken into parts: KAD · is.
Do Americans and Brits say caddis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkædɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkædɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.