How to pronounce earthy
Say it like UR-thee. Earthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of earthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-thee.
What does earthy mean?
- Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth).“The earthy smell of fresh turned loam told me the farmer had started plowing this morning, the definitive sign of spring for me.”
- Composed, or largely composed, of soil.
- Down-to-earth, not artificial, natural.“She was an earthy soul, the salt of the earth as they say of such rural folk, untarnished by false civilization.”
Where does earthy come from?
From Middle English erthy, equivalent to earth + -y.
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Questions about saying earthy
How do you pronounce earthy?
Say UR-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθi/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthy?
Earthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · thee.
Is earthy 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 /ˈɜːθi/ (UR-thee).