How to pronounce tweedy
Say it like TWEE-dee. Tweedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE).
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- TWEE
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tweedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tweedy
American and British speakers say tweedy in essentially the same way: /ˈtwidi/ in the US and /ˈtwiːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWEE-dee.
What does tweedy mean?
- Made of tweed, or having a similar rough texture.
- Wearing tweed clothing.
- Preppy.
Where does tweedy come from?
From tweed + -y.
Words that rhyme with tweedy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tweedy.
Questions about saying tweedy
How do you pronounce tweedy?
Say TWEE-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwidi/. In British English it is /ˈtwiːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tweedy?
Tweedy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWEE). Broken into parts: TWEE · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say tweedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwidi/ and the British form is /ˈtwiːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.