-by

Questions

What does -by mean?

Habitation.

Where does -by come from?

It is traced to Old Norse.

How to pronounce -by

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-by”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-by”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “-by” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.