How to pronounce speedy
Say it like SPEE-dee. Speedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of speedy
American and British speakers say speedy in essentially the same way: /ˈspiˌdi/ in the US and /ˈspiːˌdiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-dee.
What does speedy mean?
- characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed“a rapid movement”“a speedy car”
- accomplished rapidly and without delay“was quick to make friends”“his quick reaction prevented an accident”
Where does speedy come from?
From Middle English spedy, spedi, from Old English spēdiġ (“having good speed, lucky, prosperous; having means, wealthy, opulent, rich in material wealth; rich in, abounding in, abundant, plenteous, copious; powerful”), from Proto-Germanic
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Words that rhyme with speedy
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Questions about saying speedy
How do you pronounce speedy?
Say SPEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspiˌdi/. In British English it is /ˈspiːˌdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedy?
Speedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say speedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspiˌdi/ and the British form is /ˈspiːˌdiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.