How to pronounce Luddite
Say it like LUHD-eyet. Luddite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHD).
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- LUHD
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luddite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Luddite
American and British speakers say Luddite in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHD-eyet.
What does Luddite mean?
- One who lives among nature, forsaking technology.
Questions about saying Luddite
How do you pronounce Luddite?
Say LUHD-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Luddite?
Luddite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHD). Broken into parts: LUHD · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say Luddite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlʌˌdaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.