How to pronounce asafoetida
Say it like as-uh-FET-ih-duh. Asafoetida has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FET).
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US American/ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/as-uh-FET-ih-duh
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- as
- uh
- FET
- ih
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asafoetida pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does asafoetida mean?
noun
- A resinous gum from the stem and roots of Ferula species such as Ferula fetida and Ferula assa-fetida, having a strong, unpleasant smell, with culinary and medical uses.
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Questions about saying asafoetida
How do you pronounce asafoetida?
Say as-uh-FET-ih-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asafoetida?
Asafoetida has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FET). Broken into parts: as · uh · FET · ih · duh.