How to pronounce vindaloo
Say it like vin-duh-LOO. Vindaloo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- vin
- duh
- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vindaloo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of vindaloo
American and British speakers say vindaloo in essentially the same way: /vɪndəˈlu/ in the US and /vɪndəˈluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: vin-duh-LOO.
What does vindaloo mean?
- A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.
- A hot curry made with this spice.
Words that rhyme with vindaloo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vindaloo.
Questions about saying vindaloo
How do you pronounce vindaloo?
Say vin-duh-LOO. The American pronunciation is /vɪndəˈlu/. In British English it is /vɪndəˈluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vindaloo?
Vindaloo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: vin · duh · LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say vindaloo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪndəˈlu/ and the British form is /vɪndəˈluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.