How to pronounce poppadom
Say it like PAW-puh-dawm. Poppadom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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US American/ˈpɔpəˌdɔm/PAW-puh-dawm
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PAW
- puh
- dawm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poppadom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dawmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does poppadom mean?
noun
- A thin, crisp Indian food made from lentil flour, optionally spiced or flavored in various ways and either grilled or deep-fried, which may be eaten on its own as a snack, with chutneys as a starter, or as an accompaniment to a meal.
Questions about saying poppadom
How do you pronounce poppadom?
Say PAW-puh-dawm. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔpəˌdɔm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poppadom?
Poppadom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · puh · dawm.