How to pronounce seedy
Say it like SEE-dee. Seedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay 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 seedy
American and British speakers say seedy in essentially the same way: /ˈsidi/ in the US and /ˈsiːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-dee.
What does seedy mean?
- Containing or full of seeds.“Pomegranates are as seedy as any fruit you are likely to see.”
- Seedlike; having the flavor of seeds.
- Having a peculiar flavor supposed to be derived from the weeds growing among the vines; said of certain kinds of French brandy.
Where does seedy come from?
The senses with negative connotation, first attested by 1725 in slang, originally especially “poor, out of money”, probably arose from the metaphor of a flower that has gone to seed, and is no longer considered beautiful.
Words that rhyme with seedy
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Words that sound like seedy
Questions about saying seedy
How do you pronounce seedy?
Say SEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidi/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seedy?
Seedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say seedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsidi/ and the British form is /ˈsiːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as seedy?
Seedy sounds the same as cd in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.