How to pronounce jildy
Say it like JIL-dee. Jildy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL).
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- JIL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jildy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jildy
American and British speakers say jildy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪldi/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪldi/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIL-dee.
What does jildy mean?
- Alternative form of jildi.
Questions about saying jildy
How do you pronounce jildy?
Say JIL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪldi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jildy?
Jildy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIL). Broken into parts: JIL · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say jildy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪldi/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪldi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.