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