How to pronounce fady
Say it like FAY-dee. Fady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fady pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fady
American and British speakers say fady in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪdi/ in the US and /ˈfeɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-dee.
What does fady mean?
- A system of taboos in the traditional culture of Madagascar.
- Taboo, or forbidden, under the fady system.
Where does fady come from?
From fade + -y.
Words that rhyme with fady
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fady.
Questions about saying fady
How do you pronounce fady?
Say FAY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fady?
Fady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say fady the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.