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How to pronounce soundy

Say it like SOWN-dee. Soundy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN).

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US American/ˈsaʊndi/SOWN-dee
UK British/ˈsaʊndi/SOWN-dee
  • SOWN
  • dee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Soundy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of soundy

American and British speakers say soundy in essentially the same way: /ˈsaʊndi/ in the US and /ˈsaʊndi/ in the UK.

British respelling: SOWN-dee.

What does soundy mean?

adjective
  1. Mostly sound; sound in all but a few well-defined areas.
  2. Characterized by or characteristic of sound.

Where does soundy come from?

From sound + -y.

Questions about saying soundy

How do you pronounce soundy?

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 soundy?

Soundy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN). Broken into parts: SOWN · dee.

Do Americans and Brits say soundy 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.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).