How to pronounce cardie
Say it like KAIR-dee. Cardie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR).
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- KAIR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cardie
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAD-ee.
What does cardie mean?
- A cardigan.
Where does cardie come from?
Shortening of cardigan (as in cardi) with influence from the diminutive -ie / -y.
Questions about saying cardie
How do you pronounce cardie?
Say KAIR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærdi/. In British English it is /ˈkædi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardie?
Cardie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIR). Broken into parts: KAIR · dee.
Is cardie 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 /ˈkædi/ (KAD-ee).