How to pronounce powldoody
Say it like powl-DOO-dee. Powldoody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- powl
- DOO
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powldoody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- powlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of powldoody
American and British speakers say powldoody in essentially the same way: /paʊlˈdudi/ in the US and /paʊlˈduːdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: powl-DOO-dee.
What does powldoody mean?
- A variety of Irish oyster, eaten as a delicacy.
Where does powldoody come from?
From Pouldoody (name of the inner part of a creek near Corcomroe Abbey in County Clare), possibly from Irish poll Dubhda (literally “O’Dowd’s hole”).
Words that rhyme with powldoody
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of powldoody.
Questions about saying powldoody
How do you pronounce powldoody?
Say powl-DOO-dee. The American pronunciation is /paʊlˈdudi/. In British English it is /paʊlˈduːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powldoody?
Powldoody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: powl · DOO · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say powldoody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /paʊlˈdudi/ and the British form is /paʊlˈduːdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.