How to pronounce sundry
Say it like SUHN-dree. Sundry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sundry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sundry
American and British speakers say sundry in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌndri/ in the US and /ˈsʌndri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-dree.
What does sundry mean?
- More than one or two but not very many; a number of, several.
- Of various types, especially when numerous; diverse, varied.
- Consisting of an assortment of different kinds; miscellaneous.
- A minor miscellaneous item.
- A food item eaten as an accompaniment to a meal; a side dish; also, such an item eaten on its own as a light meal.
- Synonym of extra (“a run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat”).
- Various people or things; several.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sundry
How do you pronounce sundry?
Say SUHN-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌndri/. In British English it is /ˈsʌndri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sundry?
Sundry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · dree.
Do Americans and Brits say sundry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌndri/ and the British form is /ˈsʌndri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.