How to pronounce hidy
Say it like HY-dee. Hidy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hidy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hidy
American and British speakers say hidy in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪdi/ in the US and /ˈhaɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-dee.
What does hidy mean?
- Of or pertaining to hides.
- Of coffee: having a characteristic leathery taste.
Where does hidy come from?
From Middle English *hidy, *hudi, from Old English hȳdiġ (“leathern”), equivalent to hide (“skin”) + -y.
Words that rhyme with hidy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hidy.
Questions about saying hidy
How do you pronounce hidy?
Say HY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hidy?
Hidy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say hidy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.