How to pronounce lordishly
Say it like LOR-dish-lee. Lordishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- dish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lordishly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lordishly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-dish-lee.
What does lordishly mean?
- In a lordish manner.
Where does lordishly come from?
From lordish + -ly.
Questions about saying lordishly
How do you pronounce lordishly?
Say LOR-dish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrdɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lordishly?
Lordishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · dish · lee.
Is lordishly 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 /ˈlɔːdɪʃli/ (LAW-dish-lee).