How to pronounce dizzardly
Say it like DIZ-erd-lee. Dizzardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIZ).
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- DIZ
- erd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dizzardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dizzardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIZ-ud-lee.
What does dizzardly mean?
- Like a dizzard or blockhead
Where does dizzardly come from?
From dizzard + -ly.
Questions about saying dizzardly
How do you pronounce dizzardly?
Say DIZ-erd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪzɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪzədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dizzardly?
Dizzardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIZ). Broken into parts: DIZ · erd · lee.
Is dizzardly 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 /ˈdɪzədli/ (DIZ-ud-lee).