How to pronounce rodomontade
Say it like rah-duh-mun-TAYD. Rodomontade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAYD).
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- rah
- duh
- mun
- TAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rodomontade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rodomontade
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rod-uh-mon-TAHD.
What does rodomontade mean?
- Vain boasting; a rant; pretentious behavior.
- Pretentiously boastful.
Where does rodomontade come from?
From French rodomontade, a reference to Rodomonte, a boastful character in the Italian Renaissance epic poems Orlando innamorato (1483) and its sequel Orlando furioso (1506–1532).
Words that rhyme with rodomontade
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Questions about saying rodomontade
How do you pronounce rodomontade?
Say rah-duh-mun-TAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɑdəmənˈteɪd/. In British English it is /ˌrɒdəmɒnˈtɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rodomontade?
Rodomontade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAYD). Broken into parts: rah · duh · mun · TAYD.
Is rodomontade pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌrɒdəmɒnˈtɑːd/ (rod-uh-mon-TAHD).