How to pronounce madow
Say it like muh-DOH. Madow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/məˈdoʊ/muh-DOH
UK British/məˈdəʊ/muh-DOH
- muh
- DOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of madow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-DOH.
What does madow mean?
noun
- heroin.
Where does madow come from?
Borrowed from Somali madow (“black”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with madow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of madow.
Questions about saying madow
How do you pronounce madow?
Say muh-DOH. The American pronunciation is /məˈdoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madow?
Madow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: muh · DOH.
Is madow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məˈdəʊ/ (muh-DOH).