How to pronounce ridley
Say it like RID-lee. Ridley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridley 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ridley
American and British speakers say ridley in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdli/ in the US and /ˈrɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-lee.
What does ridley mean?
- Any of the marine turtles of the genus Lepidochelys, found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Where does ridley come from?
Unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with ridley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ridley.
Questions about saying ridley
How do you pronounce ridley?
Say RID-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridley?
Ridley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ridley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.