How to pronounce fado
Say it like FAH-doh. Fado has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
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US American/ˈfɑdoʊ/FAH-doh
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- FAH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fado pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay 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 fado mean?
noun
- A Portuguese folk song, usually featuring a single vocalist, Portuguese guitar and sometimes classical guitar. Lyrical themes are often melancholic in nature; the structure of the song is of greater importance.
Where does fado come from?
From Portuguese fado (“fate”), from Latin fātum.
Words that rhyme with fado
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fado.
Questions about saying fado
How do you pronounce fado?
Say FAH-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fado?
Fado has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · doh.