How to Pronounce "tawdry"
word
ˈtɔdɹi
TAW-dree
tˈɔːdɹi
TAW-dree
Definition
Something that is cheap, flashy, and meant to look attractive, but is actually of low quality and in bad taste.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔdɹi
British English
tˈɔːdɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAW-dree
UK
TAW-dree
Listen in Context
She wore a tawdry necklace to the party.
The shop was full of tawdry decorations for the holidays.
He bought some tawdry souvenirs at the tourist shop.
Her room was filled with tawdry posters and plastic flowers.