How to Pronounce Dandy

To pronounce "dandy", say DANDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdændi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈdændi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dandy”

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

What does dandy mean?

noun

  1. A man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance.
  2. A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.

adjective

  1. Like a dandy, foppish.
  2. Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.

    “That's all fine and dandy, but how much does it cost?”

Synonyms

all very wellwell and good

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Words that rhyme with dandy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

randybandyhandygrandeecandykandyandyshandystandeebrandy

Related words

fopbeauniftycorkingbang-upslap-upneatkeen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dandy"?▾

"Dandy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dandy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dandy" is /ˈdændi/.

What does "dandy" mean?▾

Dandy: A man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance.

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