How to Pronounce Tidy

To pronounce "tidy", say TIDY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtaɪdi/. 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

/ˈtaɪdi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tidy”

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

What does tidy mean?

noun

  1. A tabletop container for pens and stationery.

    “a desk tidy”

  2. A cover, often of tatting, drawn work, or other ornamental work, for the back of a chair, the arms of a sofa, etc.

verb

  1. To make tidy; to neaten.

adjective

  1. Arranged neatly and in order.

    “Keep Britain tidy.”

  2. Not messy; neat and controlled.

Synonyms

aptfitneatorderlypresentablespick and spanopportuneseasonable

Antonyms

messyuntidy

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Words that rhyme with tidy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

untidyhidyweide

Related words

orderlywell-keptshipshapekemptneatclean-cutgroomedconsiderable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tidy"?▾

"Tidy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tidy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tidy" is /ˈtaɪdi/.

What does "tidy" mean?▾

Tidy: A tabletop container for pens and stationery.

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