How to pronounce Nordic
Say it like NOR-dik. Nordic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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US American/ˈnɔrdɪk/NOR-dik
UK British/ˈɔːdɪk/AW-dik
- NOR
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nordic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Nordic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-dik.
What does Nordic mean?
noun
- the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
- of or relating to or constituting the Scandinavian group of languages“Nordic languages have a gender system”
- relating to Germany and Scandinavia“Hitler wanted Nordic people to rule Europe”
- resembling peoples of Scandinavia
Questions about saying Nordic
How do you pronounce Nordic?
Say NOR-dik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrdɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nordic?
Nordic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · dik.
Is Nordic 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 /ˈɔːdɪk/ (AW-dik).