How to pronounce eisteddfodau
Say it like eye-steth-VAH-dy. Eisteddfodau has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAH).
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- eye
- steth
- VAH
- dy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eisteddfodau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eisteddfodau
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-steth-VOD-eye.
What does eisteddfodau mean?
- plural of eisteddfod How to pronounce eisteddfod
Questions about saying eisteddfodau
How do you pronounce eisteddfodau?
Say eye-steth-VAH-dy. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɑdaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɒdaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eisteddfodau?
Eisteddfodau has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAH). Broken into parts: eye · steth · VAH · dy.
Is eisteddfodau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɒdaɪ/ (eye-steth-VOD-eye).