How to pronounce adieux
Say it like uh-DYOOZ. Adieux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOOZ).
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- uh
- DYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adieux 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.
- DYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of adieux
American and British speakers say adieux in essentially the same way: /əˈdjuz/ in the US and /əˈdjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DYOOZ.
What does adieux mean?
- plural of adieu How to pronounce adieu
Words that rhyme with adieux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adieux.
Questions about saying adieux
How do you pronounce adieux?
Say uh-DYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈdjuz/. In British English it is /əˈdjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adieux?
Adieux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOOZ). Broken into parts: uh · DYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say adieux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdjuz/ and the British form is /əˈdjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.