How to pronounce advocaat
Say it like AD-vuh-kah. Advocaat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- vuh
- kah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advocaat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of advocaat
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AD-vuh-kah.
What does advocaat mean?
- A Dutch liqueur made of egg yolks, sugar and strong liquor, typically brandy.
Where does advocaat come from?
Borrowed from Dutch advocaat (“liqueur”).
Questions about saying advocaat
How do you pronounce advocaat?
Say AD-vuh-kah. The American pronunciation is /ˈædvəkɑ/. In British English it is /ˈædvəkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advocaat?
Advocaat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · vuh · kah.
Is advocaat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈædvəkɑː/ (AD-vuh-kah).