How to pronounce udon
Say it like OO-don. Udon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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US American/ˈudɑn/OO-don
UK British/ˈuːdɒn/OO-don
- OO
- don
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Udon 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.
- donKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of udon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OO-don.
What does udon mean?
noun
- A Japanese wheat noodle.
Questions about saying udon
How do you pronounce udon?
Say OO-don. The American pronunciation is /ˈudɑn/. In British English it is /ˈuːdɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in udon?
Udon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · don.
Is udon 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 /ˈuːdɒn/ (OO-don).