How to Pronounce Buddy

To pronounce "buddy", say BUDDY — one syllable, IPA /bʌd.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/bʌd.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buddy”

"buddy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ruddy and study, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: buddie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does buddy mean?

noun

  1. A friend or casual acquaintance.

    “They have been buddies since they were in school.”

  2. A partner for a particular activity.

    “drinking buddies”

verb

  1. To assign a buddy, or partner, to.

Synonyms

budmatecompanionpartnerfellow

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Words that rhyme with buddy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruddystudybloodymuddyunderstudycruddycuddy

Related words

chumcronybrothersidekickpalfriendamigopardner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buddy"?▾

"Buddy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "buddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buddy" is /bʌd.i/.

What does "buddy" mean?▾

Buddy: A friend or casual acquaintance.

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