How Do You Spell EDDY?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛdi] (IPA)

The word "eddy" is often spelled with the letters E-D-D-Y in English. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, this word is spelled /ˈɛdi/. The first sound is an open-mid front unrounded vowel, represented by the symbol /ɛ/. The second sound is a voiced alveolar stop, represented by the symbol /d/. The final sound is an open-mid front unrounded vowel, represented by the same symbol /ɛ/. The spelling "eddy" accurately reflects these phonetic sounds.

EDDY Meaning and Definition

1. An eddy refers to a circular or swirling movement of water, air, or any fluid substance. It is typically formed when a current encounters an obstacle or irregularity in its flow, causing the fluid to replenish itself and overturn in a contained area. Eddies can commonly be observed in rivers, streams, and oceans, as well as in the atmosphere.

   In aquatic environments, an eddy can be characterized by a circular motion in which the water rotates back on itself. This swirling action tends to create a counter-flow or a circular current within the larger body of water. The size and strength of an eddy can vary significantly, ranging from barely noticeable to a powerful whirlpool capable of trapping and pulling objects or even causing temporary disturbances on the surface.

   In meteorology, eddies refer to small-scale air currents that can develop within larger atmospheric systems. These rotating pockets of air can influence weather patterns, driving local changes in wind speed, humidity levels, and temperature. Eddies in the atmosphere can often be observed in the form of dust devils, tornadoes, or smaller vortices created by the interaction of wind with terrain features or temperature gradients.

   Overall, the concept of an eddy encompasses the circular motion of fluids and the formation of localized, swirling currents. From water bodies to the atmosphere, eddies play a vital role in shaping and influencing various natural processes and phenomena.

2. • A current of water contrary to the main stream; a circular motion of water; a whirlpool.

   • To move, as an eddy.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for EDDY *

• neddy 3.030303%
• eddit 3.030303%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for EDDY

• oddy
• edme
• mydy
• epty
• addy
• egde
• ebody
• edom
• dddd
• peddy
• eidt
• readdy
• nday
• eddge
• edti
• addey
• deddy
• piddy
• hoddy
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• emody
• eadh
• feddy
• ervy
• suddy
• eddys
• eddi
• iddly
• edgey
• yday
• easdy
• bwdy
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• eddgy
• edded
• edide
• erty
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• wedday
• ceddy
• eaddy
• edb
• edds
• ecd
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• edsy
• weddy
• seddy
• mddy
• edty
• edhy
• sdwy
• edwyy
• edu
• eryy
• feldy
• sewddy
• tddy
• geddo
• endy
• Eddur
• Ezy
• heddy
• iddyl
• Neddi
• yedde
• ecds
• Evly
• Geddys
• ewyy
• hedoy
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• gedey
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• kddn
• weddt
• kdfy
• ieddd
• jddu
• weddu
• ydey
• edwye
• sdday
• eDDUS
• edwdl
• eddek
• eddoh
• euedy
• iddyt
• zEDDI
• Hedjy
• eddiy
• eddyfy
• eddrey
• Eidyl
• Jeddya
• Neddys
• Eddemy
• Edwyi
• eddho
• Edeay

Etymology of EDDY

The word "eddy" as a noun meaning a circular movement of water or air derives from the Middle English word "edy", which is believed to be a shortened form of "whirled". The term was later influenced by the Old Norse word "itha", meaning "whirlpool". However, the exact etymology of the word "eddy" is not entirely clear.

Similar spelling words for EDDY

• eddo,
• edda,
• Eda,
• ed,
• edo,
• edwy,
• Edie,
• edgy,
• eaddy,
• edd.

Plural form of EDDY is EDDIES

Conjugate verb Eddy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have eddied

you would have eddied

he/she/it would have eddied

we would have eddied

they would have eddied

I would have eddy

you would have eddy

he/she/it would have eddy

we would have eddy

they would have eddy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been eddying

you would have been eddying

he/she/it would have been eddying

we would have been eddying

they would have been eddying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would eddy

you would eddy

he/she/it would eddy

we would eddy

they would eddy

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be eddying

you would be eddying

he/she/it would be eddying

we would be eddying

they would be eddying

FUTURE

I will eddy

you will eddy

he/she/it will eddy

we will eddy

they will eddy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be eddying

you will be eddying

he/she/it will be eddying

we will be eddying

they will be eddying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have eddied

you will have eddied

he/she/it will have eddied

we will have eddied

they will have eddied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been eddying

you will have been eddying

he/she/it will have been eddying

we will have been eddying

they will have been eddying

IMPERATIVE

you eddy

we let´s eddy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to eddy

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was eddying

you were eddying

he/she/it was eddying

we were eddying

they were eddying

PAST PARTICIPLE

eddied

PAST PERFECT

I had eddied

you had eddied

he/she/it had eddied

we had eddied

they had eddied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been eddying

you had been eddying

he/she/it had been eddying

we had been eddying

they had been eddying

PRESENT

I eddy

you eddy

he/she/it eddies

we eddy

they eddy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am eddying

you are eddying

he/she/it is eddying

we are eddying

they are eddying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

eddying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have eddied

you have eddied

he/she/it has eddied

we have eddied

they have eddied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been eddying

you have been eddying

he/she/it has been eddying

we have been eddying

they have been eddying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it eddy

SIMPLE PAST

I eddied

you eddied

he/she/it eddied

we eddied

they eddied