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buddy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "buddy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

buddy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

buddy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, buddy is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbuddy

1noun
  • A friend or casual acquaintance.

    Synonyms: bud, mate

    Example: "They have been buddies since they were in school."

  • A partner for a particular activity.

    Synonyms: companion, partner

    Example: "drinking buddies"

  • An informal and friendly address to a stranger; a friendly (or occasionally antagonistic) placeholder name for a person one does not know.

    Synonyms: fellow, mate

    Example: "Hey, buddy, I think you dropped this."

1verb
  • To assign a buddy, or partner, to.

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