How to pronounce adobe
Say it like uh-DOH-bee. Adobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- uh
- DOH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adobe 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.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-DOH-bee.
What does adobe mean?
- the clay from which adobe bricks are made
- sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates
Words that rhyme with adobe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adobe.
Questions about saying adobe
How do you pronounce adobe?
Say uh-DOH-bee. The American pronunciation is /əˈdoʊbi/. In British English it is /əˈdəʊbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adobe?
Adobe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: uh · DOH · bee.
Is adobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈdəʊbi/ (uh-DOH-bee).