How to pronounce caddy
Say it like KAD-ee. Caddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD).
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- KAD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caddy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caddy
American and British speakers say caddy in essentially the same way: /ˈkædi/ in the US and /ˈkædi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAD-ee.
What does caddy mean?
- A small box or tin (can) with a lid for holding dried tea leaves used to brew tea.
- A (usually small) box, chest, or tin with a lid, and often with partitions, used to keep things in.
- A small lidded bin for food waste.
- Alternative spelling of caddie (“a person hired to assist a golfer by carrying their golf clubs and providing advice”).“Caddy, pass me my five iron.”
- Chiefly followed by for: alternative spelling of caddie (“to serve as a caddy (noun sense) for a golfer”)“I was honored to caddy for Tiger Woods at a charity golf game.”
Words that rhyme with caddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caddy.
Words that sound like caddy
Questions about saying caddy
How do you pronounce caddy?
Say KAD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkædi/. In British English it is /ˈkædi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caddy?
Caddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD). Broken into parts: KAD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say caddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkædi/ and the British form is /ˈkædi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as caddy?
Caddy sounds the same as caddie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.