How to pronounce adobo
Say it like uh-DOH-boh. Adobo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- uh
- DOH
- boh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adobo 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.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of adobo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-DOH-boh.
What does adobo mean?
- A Philippine dish in which pork or chicken is slowly cooked in a sauce including soy sauce, vinegar, and crushed garlic.
- A marinade.
Where does adobo come from?
From Spanish adobo, from Old French adober (“equip a horseman”) (perhaps via Catalan), from the same Germanic root as dab, dub.
Words that rhyme with adobo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adobo.
Questions about saying adobo
How do you pronounce adobo?
Say uh-DOH-boh. The American pronunciation is /əˈdoʊboʊ/. In British English it is /əˈdəʊbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adobo?
Adobo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: uh · DOH · boh.
Is adobo 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 /əˈdəʊbəʊ/ (uh-DOH-boh).