How to Pronounce Teddy

To pronounce "teddy", say TEDDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɛdi/. 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

/ˈtɛdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “teddy”

"teddy" 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: teddie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does teddy mean?

noun

  1. By extension, any stuffed toy.
  2. A type of all-in-one piece of women's underwear.

noun

  1. A plush toy in the shape of a bear.
  2. A lovable, endearing, large, strong, hairy, or sweet man

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Words that rhyme with teddy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

headyunsteadysteadyreadythreadyneddyalreadyleddyediefreddiepreddyreddy

Related words

chemiseshiftslipshimmystuffedpoohbearboy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teddy"?▾

"Teddy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "teddy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teddy" is /ˈtɛdi/.

What does "teddy" mean?▾

Teddy: By extension, any stuffed toy.

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