How to pronounce spondulicks
Say it like spon-DYOO-liks. Spondulicks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO).
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- spon
- DYOO
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spondulicks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sponKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spondulicks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: spon-DYOO-liks.
What does spondulicks mean?
- Money.
Where does spondulicks come from?
Originally a US slang term of unknown origin.
Questions about saying spondulicks
How do you pronounce spondulicks?
Say spon-DYOO-liks. The American pronunciation is /spɑnˈdjulɪks/. In British English it is /spɒnˈdjuːlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spondulicks?
Spondulicks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO). Broken into parts: spon · DYOO · liks.
Is spondulicks pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /spɒnˈdjuːlɪks/ (spon-DYOO-liks).