How to pronounce oldie
Say it like OHL-dee. Oldie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL).
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- OHL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oldie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL-dee.
What does oldie mean?
- Something or someone old.
- A song or record from a previous era.
- The genre of music composed of popular music from previous eras.“an oldies radio station”
Where does oldie come from?
From old + -ie.
Words that rhyme with oldie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oldie.
Questions about saying oldie
How do you pronounce oldie?
Say OHL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldi/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldie?
Oldie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL). Broken into parts: OHL · dee.
Is oldie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊldi/ (OHL-dee).