How to pronounce udo
Say it like OO-doh. Udo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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US American/ˈuˌdoʊ/OO-doh
UK British/ˈuːˌdəʊ/OO-doh
- OO
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Udo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of udo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OO-doh.
What does udo mean?
noun
- Japanese spikenard, particularly the cooked shoots used as food.
Questions about saying udo
How do you pronounce udo?
Say OO-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈuˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈuːˌdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in udo?
Udo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · doh.
Is udo 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 /ˈuːˌdəʊ/ (OO-doh).