How to pronounce addenda
Say it like uh-DEN-duh. Addenda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- uh
- DEN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addenda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of addenda
American and British speakers say addenda in essentially the same way: /əˈdɛndə/ in the US and /əˈdɛndə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DEN-duh.
What does addenda mean?
- plural of addendum How to pronounce addendum
Words that rhyme with addenda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of addenda.
Questions about saying addenda
How do you pronounce addenda?
Say uh-DEN-duh. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɛndə/. In British English it is /əˈdɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addenda?
Addenda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: uh · DEN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say addenda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɛndə/ and the British form is /əˈdɛndə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.