How to pronounce lardy
Say it like LAR-dee. Lardy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lardy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lardy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-dee.
What does lardy mean?
- Resembling or containing (perhaps an excess of) lard.
- A lardy cake.
Where does lardy come from?
From lard + -y.
Words that rhyme with lardy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lardy.
Questions about saying lardy
How do you pronounce lardy?
Say LAR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdi/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lardy?
Lardy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · dee.
Is lardy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɑːdi/ (LAH-dee).