How to pronounce kiddy
Say it like KID-ee. Kiddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiddy 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 kiddy
American and British speakers say kiddy in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdi/ in the US and /ˈkɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-ee.
What does kiddy mean?
- A small kid (young goat).
- Alternative spelling of kiddie (“a child”).
- Childish.
Where does kiddy come from?
From kid + -y.
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Words that rhyme with kiddy
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Words that sound like kiddy
Questions about saying kiddy
How do you pronounce kiddy?
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 kiddy?
Kiddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say kiddy 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.
What words sound the same as kiddy?
Kiddy sounds the same as kiddie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.