How to Pronounce Tawdry

To pronounce "tawdry", say TAWDRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtɔːdɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈtɔːdɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tawdry”

"tawdry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bawdry and quadri-, if that helps it stick.

What does tawdry mean?

noun

  1. Tawdry lace.
  2. Anything gaudy and cheap; pretentious finery.

adjective

  1. (of clothing, appearance, etc.) Cheap and gaudy; showy.
  2. (of character, behavior, situations, etc.) Unseemly, base, shameful.

Synonyms

sordid

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Words that rhyme with tawdry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bawdryquadri-audryaudreybrodrychaudhryquadriseshadri

Related words

gimcracktackygarishgaudymeretricioustrashyshoddyloud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tawdry"?▾

"Tawdry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tawdry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tawdry" is /ˈtɔːdɹi/.

What does "tawdry" mean?▾

Tawdry: Tawdry lace.

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