How to pronounce aubade
Say it like oh-BAHD. Aubade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHD).
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- oh
- BAHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aubade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aubade
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-BAHD.
What does aubade mean?
- A poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning.
- A morning love song, or a song of lovers parting in the morning.
- A concert held at dawn or in the morning, especially outdoors.
Where does aubade come from?
Borrowed from French aubade, from Old French albade, from Old Spanish albada (“musical or poetic composition to be performed in the morning”), from alba (“dawn”), from Vulgar Latin *alba (“dawn; sunrise”), from Latin albus (“bright, clear;
Words that rhyme with aubade
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Questions about saying aubade
How do you pronounce aubade?
Say oh-BAHD. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈbɑd/. In British English it is /əʊˈbɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aubade?
Aubade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAHD). Broken into parts: oh · BAHD.
Is aubade 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 /əʊˈbɑːd/ (oh-BAHD).