How to pronounce deedy
Say it like DEE-dee. Deedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deedy
American and British speakers say deedy in essentially the same way: /ˈdidi/ in the US and /ˈdiːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-dee.
What does deedy mean?
- Industrious; active.
- Earnest; serious.
Where does deedy come from?
From deed + -y. Cognate with Scots deedie, deedy (“active”).
Words that rhyme with deedy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deedy.
Questions about saying deedy
How do you pronounce deedy?
Say DEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdidi/. In British English it is /ˈdiːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deedy?
Deedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say deedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdidi/ and the British form is /ˈdiːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.