How to pronounce threnedy
Say it like THREN-uh-dee. Threnedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREN).
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- THREN
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threnedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of threnedy
American and British speakers say threnedy in essentially the same way: /ˈθrɛnədi/ in the US and /ˈθrɛnədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THREN-uh-dee.
What does threnedy mean?
- Rare spelling of threnody.
Questions about saying threnedy
How do you pronounce threnedy?
Say THREN-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɛnədi/. In British English it is /ˈθrɛnədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threnedy?
Threnedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREN). Broken into parts: THREN · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say threnedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrɛnədi/ and the British form is /ˈθrɛnədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.