How to pronounce lordish
Say it like LOR-dish. Lordish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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US American/ˈlɔrdɪʃ/LOR-dish
UK British/ˈlɔːdɪʃ/LAW-dish
- LOR
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lordish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lordish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-dish.
What does lordish mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a lord.
Where does lordish come from?
From lord + -ish.
Questions about saying lordish
How do you pronounce lordish?
Say LOR-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrdɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lordish?
Lordish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · dish.
Is lordish 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 /ˈlɔːdɪʃ/ (LAW-dish).