How to pronounce ruddy
Say it like RUHD-ee. Ruddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHD).
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- RUHD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ruddy
American and British speakers say ruddy in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌdi/ in the US and /ˈrʌdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHD-ee.
What does ruddy mean?
- Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
- Robust and vigorous, like a person with a red complexion (as compared to a pale one).“in ruddy health”
- A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.
- A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.
- A ruddy duck.
- A ruddy ground dove.
Where does ruddy come from?
The British slang sense expressing irritation is presumably a euphemism for bloody.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ruddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruddy.
Questions about saying ruddy
How do you pronounce ruddy?
Say RUHD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌdi/. In British English it is /ˈrʌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruddy?
Ruddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHD). Broken into parts: RUHD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ruddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌdi/ and the British form is /ˈrʌdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.