Adjectives with 2 syllables that end in -y

cheimi10 commented on the list adjectives-with-2-syllables-that-end-in-y

To make the superlative forms of these words, remove the -y and add -iest (angrier, happier, etc)

To make the comparative forms, remove the -y and add -ier

February 10, 2009

cheimi10 commented on the list adjectives-with-2-syllables-that-end-in-y

For words like these, the stress falls on the first syllable:

ANgry Oo

HUNgry Oo

HAPpy Oo

HORny Oo

February 10, 2009

cheimi10 commented on the list adjectives-with-2-syllables-that-end-in-y

Note that none of the words on the list (so far) end in -ey.

February 10, 2009

cheimi10 commented on the list adjectives-with-2-syllables-that-end-in-y

Pretty is an interesting word. The e is not pronounced like the e in bed. It is pronounced like the i in bit.

February 10, 2009

pterodactyl commented on the list adjectives-with-2-syllables-that-end-in-y

An alternative name for this list might be "Snow White and the 128 Dwarves".

January 5, 2010