How to pronounce baldy
Say it like BAWL-dee. Baldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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- BAWL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baldy 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 baldy
American and British speakers say baldy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔldi/ in the US and /ˈbɔːldi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWL-dee.
What does baldy mean?
- Somewhat bald; balding.
Where does baldy come from?
From bald + -y (“somewhat”).
Words that rhyme with baldy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baldy.
Questions about saying baldy
How do you pronounce baldy?
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 baldy?
Baldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say baldy 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.