How to pronounce Eurodollar
Say it like YOO-roh-dol-er. Eurodollar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- roh
- dol
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eurodollar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Eurodollar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOO-roh-dol-uh.
Other ways to say Eurodollar
Eurodollar also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- YUUR-oh-daw-ler /ˈjʊroʊˌdɔlɚ/
What does Eurodollar mean?
- A deposit, in US dollars, held in a bank outside of the United States (no longer necessarily in Europe)
Questions about saying Eurodollar
How do you pronounce Eurodollar?
Say YOO-roh-dol-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuroʊˌdɑlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːrəʊˌdɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eurodollar?
Eurodollar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · roh · dol · er.
Is Eurodollar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjuːrəʊˌdɒlə/ (YOO-roh-dol-uh).