How to pronounce rideau
Say it like rih-DOH. Rideau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- rih
- DOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rideau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rideau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-DOH.
What does rideau mean?
- A fortification or barrier such as a small earthen mound or ridge, a file of troops, etc.
Where does rideau come from?
Borrowed from French rideau (“curtain”), from Middle French rideau, from Old French ridel (“plaited stuff; cloth curtain; blind”), from rider (“to plait; to wrinkle”), perhaps from Old High German ridil (“a headband; a ribbon”) or rīdan, wr
Words that rhyme with rideau
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Questions about saying rideau
How do you pronounce rideau?
Say rih-DOH. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdoʊ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rideau?
Rideau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: rih · DOH.
Is rideau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rɪˈdəʊ/ (rih-DOH).