How to pronounce nduja
Say it like un-DOO-yuh. Nduja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- un
- DOO
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nduja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nduja
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: un-DYOO-yuh.
What does nduja mean?
- A type of spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria.
Where does nduja come from?
From ‛nduja in the Southern Calabrian dialect (either the Reggino or the Chjàna subdialect) of Sicilian, borrowed from Old French andoille, ultimately from Latin indūcō (“cover, overlay”).
Words that rhyme with nduja
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Questions about saying nduja
How do you pronounce nduja?
Say un-DOO-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdujə/. In British English it is /ənˈdjuːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nduja?
Nduja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: un · DOO · yuh.
Is nduja pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ənˈdjuːjə/ (un-DYOO-yuh).