How to pronounce agbada
Say it like ag-BAH-duh. Agbada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- ag
- BAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agbada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agbada
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ag-BAH-duh.
What does agbada mean?
- A long, flowing robe with wide sleeves worn by men in some parts of West Africa, often decorated with embroidery.
Where does agbada come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba agbádá.
Words that rhyme with agbada
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Questions about saying agbada
How do you pronounce agbada?
Say ag-BAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /æɡˈbɑdə/. In British English it is /æɡˈbɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agbada?
Agbada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: ag · BAH · duh.
Is agbada 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 /æɡˈbɑːdə/ (ag-BAH-duh).