How to pronounce speedier
Say it like SPEE-dee-er. Speedier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- dee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of speedier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEE-dee-uh.
What does speedier mean?
- comparative form of speedy: more speedy How to pronounce speedy
Questions about saying speedier
How do you pronounce speedier?
Say SPEE-dee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedier?
Speedier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · dee · er.
Is speedier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspiːdiə/ (SPEE-dee-uh).