How to pronounce pondi
Say it like PON-dee. Pondi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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US American/ˈpɑndi/PON-dee
UK British/ˈpɒndi/PON-dee
- PON
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pondi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pondi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-dee.
What does pondi mean?
noun
- Murray cod, (Maccullochella peelii) a large freshwater fish from the temperate perch family found in the Murray–Darling river system
Where does pondi come from?
Borrowed from Ngarrindjeri pondi.
Questions about saying pondi
How do you pronounce pondi?
Say PON-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑndi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pondi?
Pondi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · dee.
Is pondi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒndi/ (PON-dee).