How to Pronounce Eddy

To pronounce "eddy", say EDDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɛd.i/. 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

/ˈɛd.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eddy”

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

Sounds exactly like: edie, eddie, eadie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does eddy mean?

noun

  1. A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.
  2. A circular current; a whirlpool.

verb

  1. To form an eddy; to move in, or as if in, an eddy; to move in a circle.

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Words that rhyme with eddy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headyunsteadysteadyreadythreadyneddyalreadyleddyediefreddiepreddyreddy

Related words

whirlpoolswirlwhirltwistpurlgurgebackwaterwhirlwind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eddy"?▾

"Eddy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eddy" is /ˈɛd.i/.

What does "eddy" mean?▾

Eddy: A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.

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