How to pronounce ridibund
Say it like RID-uh-buhnd. Ridibund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- uh
- buhnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridibund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ridibund
American and British speakers say ridibund in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdəˌbənd/ in the US and /ˈrɪdɪbʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-ih-bund.
What does ridibund mean?
- Inclined to and easily brought to laughter; happy.
Where does ridibund come from?
From the Latin rīdibundus, from rīdeō (“to laugh”) + -bundus.
Questions about saying ridibund
How do you pronounce ridibund?
Say RID-uh-buhnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdəˌbənd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdɪbʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridibund?
Ridibund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · uh · buhnd.
Do Americans and Brits say ridibund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdəˌbənd/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdɪbʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.