How to pronounce kiddie
Say it like KID-ee. Kiddie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiddie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay 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 kiddie
American and British speakers say kiddie in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdi/ in the US and /ˈkɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-ee.
What does kiddie mean?
- A child.“The kiddie pool was shallow so the children would be safe, which meant it was much warmer than the adult pool.”
Where does kiddie come from?
From kid + -ie.
Words that rhyme with kiddie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kiddie.
Questions about saying kiddie
How do you pronounce kiddie?
Say KID-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiddie?
Kiddie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say kiddie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.