How to pronounce aboideau
Say it like AHB-wod-oh. Aboideau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB).
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US American/ˈɑbwɑdoʊ/AHB-wod-oh
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- AHB
- wod
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboideau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does aboideau mean?
noun
- A tide gate, designed to protect marshland, so constructed as to let out water at low tide, but to prevent an influx of water at high tide.
Where does aboideau come from?
Borrowed from Acadian French aboideau.
Questions about saying aboideau
How do you pronounce aboideau?
Say AHB-wod-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑbwɑdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboideau?
Aboideau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHB). Broken into parts: AHB · wod · oh.