How to pronounce laddish
Say it like LAD-ish. Laddish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD).
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- LAD
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laddish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of laddish
American and British speakers say laddish in essentially the same way: /ˈlædɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlædɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAD-ish.
What does laddish mean?
- Like a stereotypical Jack the lad: boorish, reckless, inclined to binge drinking, etc.
Where does laddish come from?
From lad + -ish.
Words that rhyme with laddish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laddish.
Questions about saying laddish
How do you pronounce laddish?
Say LAD-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlædɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlædɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laddish?
Laddish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD). Broken into parts: LAD · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say laddish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlædɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlædɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.