How to pronounce adios
Say it like ah-dee-OHS. Adios has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OHS).
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- ah
- dee
- OHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adios pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of adios
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ad-ee-OS.
What does adios mean?
- goodbye
- A goodbye.
- To leave; to literally or figuratively say “adios” to.
- To get rid of.
Where does adios come from?
Borrowed from Spanish adiós; see there for more.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with adios
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Questions about saying adios
How do you pronounce adios?
Say ah-dee-OHS. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑdiˈoʊs/. In British English it is /ˌædiˈɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adios?
Adios has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OHS). Broken into parts: ah · dee · OHS.
Is adios pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌædiˈɒs/ (ad-ee-OS).