How to pronounce spiedie
Say it like SPEE-dee. Spiedie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiedie 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.
American vs British pronunciation of spiedie
American and British speakers say spiedie in essentially the same way: /ˈspidi/ in the US and /ˈspiːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-dee.
What does spiedie mean?
- A submarine sandwich local to Greater Binghamton in the Southern Tier of New York State, containing grilled marinated cubes of meat.
Where does spiedie come from?
From Italian spiedo (“spit (skewer)”) or spiedini (“cubes or balls of meat cooked on a skewer”).
Words that rhyme with spiedie
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Words that sound like spiedie
Questions about saying spiedie
How do you pronounce spiedie?
Say SPEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidi/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiedie?
Spiedie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say spiedie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspidi/ and the British form is /ˈspiːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as spiedie?
Spiedie sounds the same as speedy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.