How to pronounce awardee
Say it like uh-wor-DEE. Awardee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE).
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- uh
- wor
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awardee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- worKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of awardee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-waw-DEE.
What does awardee mean?
- The recipient of an award or special honor.
Where does awardee come from?
From award + -ee.
Words that rhyme with awardee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of awardee.
Questions about saying awardee
How do you pronounce awardee?
Say uh-wor-DEE. The American pronunciation is /əwɔrˈdi/. In British English it is /əwɔːˈdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awardee?
Awardee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEE). Broken into parts: uh · wor · DEE.
Is awardee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əwɔːˈdiː/ (uh-waw-DEE).