English pronunciationHow to pronounce “buddy”AmericanBritishPhonetic spellingBUH-deeIPA /ˈbədi/Syllable stressbuh·deeStress falls on the highlighted syllable.Hear it in a sentenceHey buddy, can you help me with this problem?ListenI've known my buddy since we were kids.ListenRelated words to practicebusinesshandlemiddlepaid