How to pronounce gladdie
Say it like GLAD-ee. Gladdie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladdie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gladdie
American and British speakers say gladdie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædi/ in the US and /ˈɡlædi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-ee.
What does gladdie mean?
- A gladiolus (flowering plant).
Where does gladdie come from?
From glad(iolus) + -ie.
Words that rhyme with gladdie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gladdie.
Questions about saying gladdie
How do you pronounce gladdie?
Say GLAD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædi/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladdie?
Gladdie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gladdie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlædi/ and the British form is /ˈɡlædi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.