How to pronounce rideaux
Say it like rih-DOH. Rideaux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- rih
- DOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rideaux 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 rideaux
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-DOH.
What does rideaux mean?
- plural of rideau How to pronounce rideau
Words that rhyme with rideaux
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Questions about saying rideaux
How do you pronounce rideaux?
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 rideaux?
Rideaux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: rih · DOH.
Is rideaux 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).