How to pronounce soundie
Say it like SOWN-dee. Soundie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN).
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- SOWN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soundie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNSay 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 soundie
American and British speakers say soundie in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊndi/ in the US and /ˈsaʊndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOWN-dee.
What does soundie mean?
- A short musical film of the 1940s, a precursor to the music video.
Where does soundie come from?
From sound + -ie. Compare talkie, movie.
Questions about saying soundie
How do you pronounce soundie?
Say SOWN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndi/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soundie?
Soundie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN). Broken into parts: SOWN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say soundie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaʊndi/ and the British form is /ˈsaʊndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.