How to pronounce eddy
Say it like ED-ee. Eddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
- ED
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eddy
American and British speakers say eddy in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdi/ in the US and /ˈɛdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-ee.
What does eddy mean?
- A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.
- A circular current; a whirlpool.
- To form an eddy; to move in, or as if in, an eddy; to move in a circle.“He waded out, the stream eddying around his legs.”
- A marijuana edible.
Where does eddy come from?
From Middle English eddy, from Old English edēa, from ed- (“turning, back, reverse”) + ēa (“water”), equivalent to ed- + ea.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with eddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eddy.
Words that sound like eddy
- eddie
- edie
Questions about saying eddy
How do you pronounce eddy?
Say ED-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdi/. In British English it is /ˈɛdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eddy?
Eddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say eddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdi/ and the British form is /ˈɛdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as eddy?
Eddy sounds the same as eddie, edie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.