How to pronounce slidy
Say it like SLY-dee. Slidy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY).
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- SLY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slidy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slidy
American and British speakers say slidy in essentially the same way: /ˈslaɪdi/ in the US and /ˈslaɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLY-dee.
What does slidy mean?
- Allowing or conducive to sliding; slippery.
- Having a sliding motion.
Where does slidy come from?
From slide + -y.
Words that rhyme with slidy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slidy.
Questions about saying slidy
How do you pronounce slidy?
Say SLY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslaɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈslaɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slidy?
Slidy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLY). Broken into parts: SLY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say slidy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslaɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈslaɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.