How to pronounce cordy
Say it like KOR-dee. Cordy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrdi/KOR-dee
UK British/ˈkɔːdi/KAW-dee
- KOR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay 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 cordy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-dee.
What does cordy mean?
adjective
- Of, or like, cord; having cords or cord-like parts.
Where does cordy come from?
From cord + -y.
Questions about saying cordy
How do you pronounce cordy?
Say KOR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdi/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordy?
Cordy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · dee.
Is cordy 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 /ˈkɔːdi/ (KAW-dee).