How to pronounce Oviedo
Say it like ov-ee-AY-doh. Oviedo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- ov
- ee
- AY
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oviedo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ovGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Oviedo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ov-ee-AY-doh.
What does Oviedo mean?
- The capital city of Asturias, in northwestern Spain, near the Cantabrian Mountains, founded circa 760.
Where does Oviedo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Oviedo.
Words that rhyme with Oviedo
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Questions about saying Oviedo
How do you pronounce Oviedo?
Say ov-ee-AY-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑviˈeɪdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɒviˈeɪdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oviedo?
Oviedo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: ov · ee · AY · doh.
Is Oviedo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒviˈeɪdəʊ/ (ov-ee-AY-doh).