How to pronounce vaivode
Say it like VAY-vohd. Vaivode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- vohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaivode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of vaivode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VAY-vohd.
What does vaivode mean?
- Alternative form of voivode.
Where does vaivode come from?
From Hungarian vajvoda (now vajda).
Questions about saying vaivode
How do you pronounce vaivode?
Say VAY-vohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪvoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈveɪvəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaivode?
Vaivode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · vohd.
Is vaivode 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 /ˈveɪvəʊd/ (VAY-vohd).