How to pronounce dandy
Say it like DAN-dee. Dandy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
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US American/ˈdændi/DAN-dee
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- DAN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dandy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does dandy mean?
noun
- A man very concerned about his physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.
- Something excellent in its class.
- A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.
- A boatman, a rower.
- A Shaiva mendicant who carries a small rod.
- An open sedan chair formed by suspending a rudimentary frame or strong cloth from a pole or set of poles.
- Like a dandy, foppish.
- Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.“That's all fine and dandy, but how much does it cost?”
- Excellent; first-rate.“What a dandy little laptop you have.”
Where does dandy come from?
Possibly from Dandy, a diminutive of Andrew, yet the Scots word is used also in reference to women.
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Words that rhyme with dandy
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Questions about saying dandy
How do you pronounce dandy?
Say DAN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdændi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dandy?
Dandy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · dee.