How to pronounce eldorado
Say it like el-duh-RAH-doh. Eldorado has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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US American/ˌɛldəˈrɑdoʊ/el-duh-RAH-doh
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- el
- duh
- RAH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eldorado pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does eldorado mean?
noun
- an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers
Words that rhyme with eldorado
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Questions about saying eldorado
How do you pronounce eldorado?
Say el-duh-RAH-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛldəˈrɑdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eldorado?
Eldorado has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: el · duh · RAH · doh.