How to pronounce saudade
Say it like sow-DAH-duh. Saudade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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US American/saʊˈdɑdə/sow-DAH-duh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- sow
- DAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saudade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- DAHSay 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.
What does saudade mean?
noun
- A feeling of melancholy and wistful yearning for something that is absent, impossible or lost.
Where does saudade come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese saudade.
Words that rhyme with saudade
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Questions about saying saudade
How do you pronounce saudade?
Say sow-DAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /saʊˈdɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saudade?
Saudade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: sow · DAH · duh.