How to pronounce oldies
Say it like OHL-deez. Oldies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL).
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US American/ˈoʊldiz/OHL-deez
UK British/ˈəʊldiz/OHL-deez
- OHL
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oldies 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.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oldies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL-deez.
What does oldies mean?
noun
- plural of oldie How to pronounce oldie
Questions about saying oldies
How do you pronounce oldies?
Say OHL-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldiz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oldies?
Oldies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL). Broken into parts: OHL · deez.
Is oldies 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 /ˈəʊldiz/ (OHL-deez).