How to pronounce bawdily
Say it like BAW-dih-lee. Bawdily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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- BAW
- dih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bawdily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bawdily
American and British speakers say bawdily in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔdɪli/ in the US and /ˈbɔːdɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAW-dih-lee.
What does bawdily mean?
- In a bawdy manner; lewdly or obscenely with humorous intent.
Where does bawdily come from?
From bawdy + -ly.
Questions about saying bawdily
How do you pronounce bawdily?
Say BAW-dih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔdɪli/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bawdily?
Bawdily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · dih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bawdily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔdɪli/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːdɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.