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