How to pronounce ado
Say it like uh-DOO. Ado has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- uh
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ado 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.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ado
American and British speakers say ado in essentially the same way: /əˈdu/ in the US and /əˈduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DOO.
What does ado mean?
- Trouble; troublesome business; fuss, commotion.
Where does ado come from?
From Northern Middle English at do (“to do”), infinitive of do, don (“to do”), see do.
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Words that rhyme with ado
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Questions about saying ado
How do you pronounce ado?
Say uh-DOO. The American pronunciation is /əˈdu/. In British English it is /əˈduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ado?
Ado has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: uh · DOO.
Do Americans and Brits say ado the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdu/ and the British form is /əˈduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ado?
Ado sounds the same as adieu in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.