How to pronounce toady
Say it like TOH-dee. Toady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toady pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of toady
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-dee.
What does toady mean?
- To behave like a toady (toward someone).
- toadlike
- Diminutive of toad. How to pronounce toad
Where does toady come from?
From a shortening of toadeater + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying toady
How do you pronounce toady?
Say TOH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toady?
Toady has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · dee.
Is toady pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊdi/ (TOH-dee).