How to pronounce caddying
Say it like KAD-ee-ing. Caddying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD).
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- KAD
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caddying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caddying
American and British speakers say caddying in essentially the same way: /ˈkædiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkædiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAD-ee-ing.
What does caddying mean?
- present participle and gerund of caddy How to pronounce caddy
- present participle and gerund of caddie How to pronounce caddie
Questions about saying caddying
How do you pronounce caddying?
Say KAD-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkædiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkædiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caddying?
Caddying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAD). Broken into parts: KAD · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say caddying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkædiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkædiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.