How to pronounce doody
Say it like DOO-dee. Doody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doody
American and British speakers say doody in essentially the same way: /ˈdudi/ in the US and /ˈduːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-dee.
What does doody mean?
- Excrement, poop.
- To defecate, poop.
Where does doody come from?
Respelling of duty (“act of urinating or defecating”), possibly by analogy with doodoo and/or because the sense is so far removed from the usual meaning of "duty."
Words that rhyme with doody
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doody.
Questions about saying doody
How do you pronounce doody?
Say DOO-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdudi/. In British English it is /ˈduːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doody?
Doody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say doody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdudi/ and the British form is /ˈduːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.