How to pronounce lordly
Say it like LORD-lee. Lordly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LORD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lordly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LORD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lordly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lordly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAWD-lee.
What does lordly mean?
- Of or relating to a lord.“Show us your lordly might: demonstrate that you can order people and get them to obey.”
- Having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
- Appropriate for, or suitable to, a lord; glorious.
- In the manner of a lord. Showing command or nobility.
Where does lordly come from?
From Middle English lordly, lordlich, from Old English hlāfordlīċ (“lordly; heroic; noble”), equivalent to lord + -ly (forming adjectives).
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Questions about saying lordly
How do you pronounce lordly?
Say LORD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊrdli/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lordly?
Lordly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LORD). Broken into parts: LORD · lee.
Is lordly 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 /ˈlɔːdli/ (LAWD-lee).