How to pronounce pudsy
Say it like PUHD-zee. Pudsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHD).
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- PUHD
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pudsy
American and British speakers say pudsy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌdzi/ in the US and /ˈpʌdzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHD-zee.
What does pudsy mean?
- Slightly fat; pudgy, chubby.
- A nickname for a chubby or pudgy person, especially a baby.
Where does pudsy come from?
From pud (“pudding”) + -sy.
Questions about saying pudsy
How do you pronounce pudsy?
Say PUHD-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌdzi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌdzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudsy?
Pudsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHD). Broken into parts: PUHD · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say pudsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌdzi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌdzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.