How to pronounce luddites
Say it like LUHD-eyets. Luddites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHD).
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- LUHD
- eyets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luddites 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.
- eyetsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of luddites
American and British speakers say luddites in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌˌdaɪts/ in the US and /ˈlʌˌdaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHD-eyets.
What does luddites mean?
- plural of luddite How to pronounce luddite
Questions about saying luddites
How do you pronounce luddites?
Say LUHD-eyets. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌˌdaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈlʌˌdaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luddites?
Luddites has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHD). Broken into parts: LUHD · eyets.
Do Americans and Brits say luddites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌˌdaɪts/ and the British form is /ˈlʌˌdaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.