How to pronounce geordie
Say it like JEE-er-dee. Geordie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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US American/ˈdʒiɚdi/JEE-er-dee
UK British/ˈdʒɔːdi/JAW-dee
- JEE
- er
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geordie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geordie
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAW-dee.
What does geordie mean?
noun
- the nonstandard dialect of natives of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Questions about saying geordie
How do you pronounce geordie?
Say JEE-er-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiɚdi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geordie?
Geordie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · er · dee.
Is geordie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈdʒɔːdi/ (JAW-dee).