How to pronounce Lindsey
Say it like LIND-zee. Lindsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIND).
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- LIND
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lindsey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Lindsey
American and British speakers say Lindsey in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪndzi/ in the US and /ˈlɪndzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIND-zee.
What does Lindsey mean?
- An Anglo-Saxon kingdom of England, absorbed into Northumbria in the 7th century.
Where does Lindsey come from?
From Old English Lindesege, ultimately from Proto-Brythonic *llɨnn (“pool”), from Proto-Celtic *lindos (“lake, liquid”) (as in Lincoln) + Old English ēġ (“island (of land)”).
Questions about saying Lindsey
How do you pronounce Lindsey?
Say LIND-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪndzi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪndzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lindsey?
Lindsey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIND). Broken into parts: LIND · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say Lindsey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪndzi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪndzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.