How to pronounce zaddy
Say it like ZAD-ee. Zaddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAD).
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- ZAD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zaddy
American and British speakers say zaddy in essentially the same way: /ˈzædi/ in the US and /ˈzædi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAD-ee.
What does zaddy mean?
- A handsome, fashionable man, especially an older man.
Where does zaddy come from?
The origin of the slang word zaddy, an assibilation of daddy, is unclear.
Words that rhyme with zaddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zaddy.
Questions about saying zaddy
How do you pronounce zaddy?
Say ZAD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzædi/. In British English it is /ˈzædi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaddy?
Zaddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAD). Broken into parts: ZAD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say zaddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzædi/ and the British form is /ˈzædi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.