How to pronounce Padua
Say it like PAD-yoo-uh. Padua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD).
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- PAD
- yoo
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Padua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Padua
American and British speakers say Padua in essentially the same way: /ˈpædjuə/ in the US and /ˈpædjuːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAD-yoo-uh.
What does Padua mean?
- A province of Veneto, Italy.
- A city, the capital of Padua, Veneto.
Where does Padua come from?
From Medieval Latin Padua, from Venetan Padoa, from Latin Patavium.
Questions about saying Padua
How do you pronounce Padua?
Say PAD-yoo-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædjuə/. In British English it is /ˈpædjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Padua?
Padua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAD). Broken into parts: PAD · yoo · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Padua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædjuə/ and the British form is /ˈpædjuːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.