How to pronounce feijoada
Say it like fayzh-WAH-duh. Feijoada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH).
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US American/feɪʒˈwɑdə/fayzh-WAH-duh
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- fayzh
- WAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feijoada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fayzhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does feijoada mean?
noun
- A stew of beans with beef and pork, considered the national dish of Brazil.
Where does feijoada come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese feijoada, from feijão (“bean”).
Words that rhyme with feijoada
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Questions about saying feijoada
How do you pronounce feijoada?
Say fayzh-WAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /feɪʒˈwɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feijoada?
Feijoada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH). Broken into parts: fayzh · WAH · duh.