How to Pronounce Paddy

To pronounce "paddy", say PADDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpædi/. 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

/ˈpædi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paddy”

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

What does paddy mean?

noun

  1. Rough or unhusked rice, either before it is milled or as a crop to be harvested.
  2. A paddy field, a rice paddy; an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown.

Words that rhyme with paddy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caddydaddyfaddybaddieladdiegranddaddygaddiaddybaddykhadisadiemaddy

Related words

mickeymickricehuskingcedarparboiledshelledshell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paddy"?▾

"Paddy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "paddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paddy" is /ˈpædi/.

What does "paddy" mean?▾

Paddy: Rough or unhusked rice, either before it is milled or as a crop to be harvested.

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