How to pronounce adidas
Say it like uh-DEE-dus. Adidas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- uh
- DEE
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adidas 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adidas
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AD-ih-dus.
What does adidas mean?
- chicken feet, skewered and grilled, sold as street food
Where does adidas come from?
Genericized trademark from the German company name, Adidas.
Questions about saying adidas
How do you pronounce adidas?
Say uh-DEE-dus. The American pronunciation is /əˈdidəs/. In British English it is /ˈædɪdəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adidas?
Adidas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: uh · DEE · dus.
Is adidas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈædɪdəs/ (AD-ih-dus).