How to pronounce euouae
Say it like yoo-OO-ee. Euouae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- yoo
- OO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euouae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of euouae
American and British speakers say euouae in essentially the same way: /juˈui/ in the US and /juːˈuːiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-OO-ee.
What does euouae mean?
- In medieval music, a mnemonic for the Latin words saeculōrum and āmēn (from “ […] in saecula saeculōrum. Āmēn.” from the Gloria Patri doxology), used in liturgical works to indicate how the words should be sung with various cadences.
- A cadence used to sing those words of the Gloria Patri.
Where does euouae come from?
From the vowels in the last two words of the final phrase of the Gloria Patri doxology in Latin: “[…] in saecula saeculōrum.
Words that rhyme with euouae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of euouae.
Questions about saying euouae
How do you pronounce euouae?
Say yoo-OO-ee. The American pronunciation is /juˈui/. In British English it is /juːˈuːiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euouae?
Euouae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: yoo · OO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say euouae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈui/ and the British form is /juːˈuːiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.