How to pronounce amadou
Say it like AM-uh-doo. Amadou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amadou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of amadou
American and British speakers say amadou in essentially the same way: /ˈæməˌdu/ in the US and /ˈæməˌduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-doo.
What does amadou mean?
- A spongy, flammable substance prepared from bracket fungi, formerly used as a styptic and as tinder.
Where does amadou come from?
From French amadou (“tinder, lure, bait”), from amadouer (“to allure, caress”), perhaps from Icelandic mata (“to feed”), which is akin to English meat.
Questions about saying amadou
How do you pronounce amadou?
Say AM-uh-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməˌdu/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amadou?
Amadou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · doo.
Do Americans and Brits say amadou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməˌdu/ and the British form is /ˈæməˌduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.