How to pronounce ramada
Say it like ruh-MAH-duh. Ramada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- ruh
- MAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ramada
American and British speakers say ramada in essentially the same way: /rəˈmɑdə/ in the US and /rəˈmɑːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-MAH-duh.
What does ramada mean?
- A simple arbour or open porch, typically roofed with branches.
Where does ramada come from?
Borrowed from Spanish ramada, from rama (“branch”).
Words that rhyme with ramada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ramada.
Questions about saying ramada
How do you pronounce ramada?
Say ruh-MAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈmɑdə/. In British English it is /rəˈmɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramada?
Ramada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: ruh · MAH · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say ramada the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈmɑdə/ and the British form is /rəˈmɑːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.