How to pronounce dido
Say it like DY-doh. Dido has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dido pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dido
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-doh.
What does dido mean?
- A fuss, a row.
- A shrewd trick; an antic; a caper.
Where does dido come from?
Unknown. The "trick" sense might come from the trick of Dido, queen of Carthage, who, having bought as much land as a hide would cover, is said to have cut it into thin strips long enough to enclose a spot for a citadel.
Questions about saying dido
How do you pronounce dido?
Say DY-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dido?
Dido has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · doh.
Is dido 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 /ˈdaɪdəʊ/ (DY-doh).