How to pronounce ludic
Say it like LOO-dik. Ludic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ludic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOO
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ludic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ludic
American and British speakers say ludic in essentially the same way: /ˈludɪk/ in the US and /ˈluːdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-dik.
What does ludic mean?
- Playful.
- Of or pertaining to play or games.
- Of or pertaining to playfully fictitious or affected use of language, such as an exaggerated accent for respectfully comic effect or cutesy diction.
Where does ludic come from?
From French ludique, from Latin ludo (“to play”).
Questions about saying ludic
How do you pronounce ludic?
Say LOO-dik. The American pronunciation is /ˈludɪk/. In British English it is /ˈluːdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ludic?
Ludic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · dik.
Do Americans and Brits say ludic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈludɪk/ and the British form is /ˈluːdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.