How to pronounce wordy
Say it like WUR-dee. Wordy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wordy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay 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 wordy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-dee.
What does wordy mean?
- Using an excessive number of words.“The story was long and very wordy.”
Where does wordy come from?
From Middle English wordy, woordi, from Old English wordiġ (“wordy, verbose”), equivalent to word + -y.
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Words that rhyme with wordy
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Questions about saying wordy
How do you pronounce wordy?
Say WUR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝdi/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wordy?
Wordy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · dee.
Is wordy 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 /ˈwɜːdi/ (WUR-dee).