How to pronounce pondy
Say it like PON-dee. Pondy 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
Pondy 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 pondy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-dee.
What does pondy mean?
adjective
- Resembling a pond; pondlike
Where does pondy come from?
From pond + -y.
Questions about saying pondy
How do you pronounce pondy?
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 pondy?
Pondy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · dee.
Is pondy 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).