How to pronounce spindly
Say it like SPIND-lee. Spindly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIND).
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- SPIND
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spindly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spindly
American and British speakers say spindly in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪndli/ in the US and /ˈspɪndli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIND-lee.
What does spindly mean?
- Characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.“She has spindly legs.”
Where does spindly come from?
From spindle + -y.
Questions about saying spindly
How do you pronounce spindly?
Say SPIND-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪndli/. In British English it is /ˈspɪndli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spindly?
Spindly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIND). Broken into parts: SPIND · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say spindly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪndli/ and the British form is /ˈspɪndli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.