How to pronounce bawdy
Say it like BAW-dee. Bawdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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- BAW
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bawdy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bawdy
American and British speakers say bawdy in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔdi/ in the US and /ˈbɔːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAW-dee.
What does bawdy mean?
- Obscene; filthy; unchaste.
- Sexual in nature and usually meant to be humorous but considered rude; ribald.
- A bawdy or lewd person.
Where does bawdy come from?
From bawd + -y.
Words that rhyme with bawdy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bawdy.
Questions about saying bawdy
How do you pronounce bawdy?
Say BAW-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔdi/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bawdy?
Bawdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say bawdy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔdi/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.