How to pronounce thirdy
Say it like THUR-dee. Thirdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
- THUR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirdy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thirdy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-dee.
What does thirdy mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of thirty.
Words that rhyme with thirdy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thirdy.
Words that sound like thirdy
Questions about saying thirdy
How do you pronounce thirdy?
Say THUR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝdi/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirdy?
Thirdy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · dee.
Is thirdy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɜːdi/ (THUR-dee).
What words sound the same as thirdy?
Thirdy sounds the same as thirty in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.