How to pronounce wieldy
Say it like WEEL-dee. Wieldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL).
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- WEEL
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wieldy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEELSay 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 wieldy
American and British speakers say wieldy in essentially the same way: /ˈwildi/ in the US and /ˈwiːldi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEEL-dee.
What does wieldy mean?
- Capable of being easily wielded or managed; handy.
Where does wieldy come from?
From Middle English weeldy, weldy (“agile, vigorous; of a shield: easy or satisfying to wield”), from welden (“to govern, preside over, reign, rule; to command, control, dominate; to dwell, reside; to accomplish, bring about; to overcome, p
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Questions about saying wieldy
How do you pronounce wieldy?
Say WEEL-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwildi/. In British English it is /ˈwiːldi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wieldy?
Wieldy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEEL). Broken into parts: WEEL · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say wieldy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwildi/ and the British form is /ˈwiːldi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.