How to pronounce gouda
Say it like GOW-duh. Gouda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gouda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gouda
American and British speakers say gouda in essentially the same way: /ˈɡaʊdə/ in the US and /ˈɡaʊdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOW-duh.
What does gouda mean?
- A type of semi-hard to hard cheese originating in the Netherlands.
Where does gouda come from?
From the Dutch city of Gouda.
Questions about saying gouda
How do you pronounce gouda?
Say GOW-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊdə/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gouda?
Gouda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say gouda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡaʊdə/ and the British form is /ˈɡaʊdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.