How to pronounce giddy
Say it like GHID-ee. Giddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHID).
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- GHID
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIDSay 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 giddy
American and British speakers say giddy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪdi/ in the US and /ˈɡɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHID-ee.
What does giddy mean?
- Feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.“The man became giddy upon standing up so fast.”
- Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.“They climbed to a giddy height.”
- Moving around something or spinning rapidly.
Where does giddy come from?
The noun and the verb are derived from the adjective.
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Words that rhyme with giddy
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Questions about saying giddy
How do you pronounce giddy?
Say GHID-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giddy?
Giddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHID). Broken into parts: GHID · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say giddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.