How to pronounce teddy
Say it like TED-ee. Teddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TED).
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- TED
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teddy
American and British speakers say teddy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛdi/ in the US and /ˈtɛdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TED-ee.
What does teddy mean?
- plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
Words that rhyme with teddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teddy.
Questions about saying teddy
How do you pronounce teddy?
Say TED-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛdi/. In British English it is /ˈtɛdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teddy?
Teddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TED). Broken into parts: TED · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say teddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛdi/ and the British form is /ˈtɛdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.