How to pronounce diddy
Say it like DID-ee. Diddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID).
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- DID
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of diddy
American and British speakers say diddy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪdi/ in the US and /ˈdɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DID-ee.
What does diddy mean?
- A woman's breast.
- A fool, a tit.
- Very small, tiny.
- A gypsy.
Where does diddy come from?
Variant of titty. Attested from the late eighteenth century.
Words that rhyme with diddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diddy.
Questions about saying diddy
How do you pronounce diddy?
Say DID-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diddy?
Diddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DID). Broken into parts: DID · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say diddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.