How to pronounce reedy
Say it like REE-dee. Reedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reedy
American and British speakers say reedy in essentially the same way: /ˈridi/ in the US and /ˈriːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-dee.
What does reedy mean?
- Full of, or edged with, reeds.
- High and thin in tone.
- Thin, slender
Where does reedy come from?
From Middle English reedy, reedi, reeddy, equivalent to reed + -y.
Words that rhyme with reedy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reedy.
Questions about saying reedy
How do you pronounce reedy?
Say REE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈridi/. In British English it is /ˈriːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reedy?
Reedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say reedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridi/ and the British form is /ˈriːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.