How to pronounce cuddy
Say it like KUHD-ee. Cuddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD).
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- KUHD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHDSay 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 cuddy
American and British speakers say cuddy in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌdi/ in the US and /ˈkʌdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHD-ee.
What does cuddy mean?
- A cabin, for the use of the captain, in the after part of a sailing ship under the poop deck.
- A small cupboard or closet.
- A pony that works in a mine.
- A coalfish (Pollachius virens).
- A close friend or buddy.
Where does cuddy come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps a contraction from Dutch kajuit (“cabin”).
Words that rhyme with cuddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuddy.
Questions about saying cuddy
How do you pronounce cuddy?
Say KUHD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌdi/. In British English it is /ˈkʌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuddy?
Cuddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD). Broken into parts: KUHD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cuddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌdi/ and the British form is /ˈkʌdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.