How to pronounce readies
Say it like RED-eez. Readies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of readies
American and British speakers say readies in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdiz/ in the US and /ˈrɛdiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-eez.
What does readies mean?
- Cash, especially bank notes.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ready How to pronounce ready
Where does readies come from?
From ready + -s, from ready money.
Questions about saying readies
How do you pronounce readies?
Say RED-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdiz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readies?
Readies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say readies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdiz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.