How to pronounce lindy
Say it like LIN-dee. Lindy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lindy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lindy
American and British speakers say lindy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪndi/ in the US and /ˈlɪndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-dee.
What does lindy mean?
- A jitterbug, originated in Harlem, New York.
- To perform this dance.
- Alternative form of Lindy (“long-lasting; having a proven track record and thus predicted by the Lindy effect to remain relevant far into the future”)
Where does lindy come from?
Probably from Lindy, the nickname of US aviator Charles A.
Words that rhyme with lindy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lindy.
Questions about saying lindy
How do you pronounce lindy?
Say LIN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪndi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lindy?
Lindy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say lindy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪndi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.