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How to pronounce Lordy

Say it like LOR-dee. Lordy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).

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US American/ˈlɔrˌdi/LOR-dee
UK British/ˈlɔːˌdiː/LAW-dee
  • LOR
  • dee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lordy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of Lordy

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: LAW-dee.

What does Lordy mean?

interjection
  1. Expressing mild emotion, such as exasperation or frustration.
  2. Expressing strong emotion, such as amazement.

Questions about saying Lordy

How do you pronounce Lordy?

Say LOR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrˌdi/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːˌdiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in Lordy?

Lordy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · dee.

Is Lordy 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 /ˈlɔːˌdiː/ (LAW-dee).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).