How to pronounce laudably
Say it like LAW-dih-blee. Laudably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- dih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laudably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laudably
American and British speakers say laudably in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔdɪbli/ in the US and /ˈlɔːdɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAW-dih-blee.
What does laudably mean?
- In a laudable manner.
Where does laudably come from?
From laudable + -ly.
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Questions about saying laudably
How do you pronounce laudably?
Say LAW-dih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔdɪbli/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laudably?
Laudably has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · dih · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say laudably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔdɪbli/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːdɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.