How to Pronounce Ready

To pronounce "ready", say READY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹɛdi/. 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

/ˈɹɛdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ready”

"ready" 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: reddy — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ready mean?

noun

  1. Ready money; cash

verb

  1. To prepare; to make ready for action.

adjective

  1. Prepared for immediate action or use.

    “The porridge is ready to serve.”

  2. Inclined; apt to happen.

Synonyms

yarkdexterouseasyexpertpromptgood to go

Antonyms

unready

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Words that rhyme with ready

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headyunsteadysteadythreadyneddyalreadyleddyediefreddiepreddyreddypedi-

Related words

primedpreparedprepareavailablemakewillingfit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ready"?▾

"Ready" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ready"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ready" is /ˈɹɛdi/.

What does "ready" mean?▾

Ready: Ready money; cash

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