How to pronounce rowdy
Say it like ROW-dee. Rowdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROW).
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- ROW
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rowdy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rowdy
American and British speakers say rowdy in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊdi/ in the US and /ˈraʊdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROW-dee.
What does rowdy mean?
- A boisterous person; a brawler.
- Loud and disorderly; riotous; boisterous.
Where does rowdy come from?
Possibly from row (“noisy argument”), originally used as a noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rowdy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rowdy.
Questions about saying rowdy
How do you pronounce rowdy?
Say ROW-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈraʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rowdy?
Rowdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROW). Broken into parts: ROW · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say rowdy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊdi/ and the British form is /ˈraʊdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.