How to pronounce ladies
Say it like LAY-deez. Ladies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ladies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAY
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ladies
American and British speakers say ladies in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪdiz/ in the US and /ˈleɪdiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-deez.
What does ladies mean?
- plural of lady How to pronounce lady
- An initial hand consisting of a pair of queens.
- A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.“Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.”
Where does ladies come from?
As a lavatory for women, via misspelling of ladies'.
Words that sound like ladies
- lady's
Questions about saying ladies
How do you pronounce ladies?
Say LAY-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdiz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladies?
Ladies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · deez.
Do Americans and Brits say ladies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪdiz/ and the British form is /ˈleɪdiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ladies?
Ladies sounds the same as lady's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.