How to Pronounce Fuddy-duddy

To pronounce "fuddy-duddy", say FUDDYD-uddy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fuddy-duddy”

"fuddy-duddy" has 2 syllables: fuddyd-uddy.

What does fuddy-duddy mean?

noun

  1. An old-fashioned, persnickety or ineffective person.

    “My grandma is a fuddy-duddy when it comes to keeping her house clean.”

adjective

  1. Old-fashioned and persnickety or ineffective

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fuddy-duddy"?▾

"Fuddy-duddy" has 2 syllables: fuddyd · uddy.

What is the IPA transcription of "fuddy-duddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fuddy-duddy" is /ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi/.

What does "fuddy-duddy" mean?▾

Fuddy-duddy: An old-fashioned, persnickety or ineffective person.

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