How to pronounce baldie
Say it like BAWL-dee. Baldie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce baldie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAWL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baldie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baldie
American and British speakers say baldie in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔldi/ in the US and /ˈbɔːldi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWL-dee.
What does baldie mean?
- A bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus).
- The baldchin groper (Choerodon rubescens).
Where does baldie come from?
From bald + -ie.
Words that rhyme with baldie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baldie.
Words that sound like baldie
Questions about saying baldie
How do you pronounce baldie?
Say BAWL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔldi/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baldie?
Baldie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say baldie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔldi/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːldi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as baldie?
Baldie sounds the same as baldy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.