How to pronounce shadowy
Say it like SHAD-oh-ee. Shadowy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAD).
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- SHAD
- oh
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shadowy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shadowy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHAD-oh-ee.
What does shadowy mean?
- In shadow; darkened by shadows.“He sat in a shadowy corner.”
- Dark, obscure.“He was a shadowy man who rarely spoke.”
- Vague, dim, unclear, faint.
Where does shadowy come from?
From Middle English schadwy, schadowy, equivalent to shadow + -y.
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Questions about saying shadowy
How do you pronounce shadowy?
Say SHAD-oh-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃædoʊi/. In British English it is /ˈʃædəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shadowy?
Shadowy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAD). Broken into parts: SHAD · oh · ee.
Is shadowy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃædəʊi/ (SHAD-oh-ee).