How to pronounce vodka
Say it like VAHD-kuh. Vodka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAHD).
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US American/ˈvɑdkə/VAHD-kuh
UK British/ˈvɒdkə/VOD-kuh
- VAHD
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vodka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vodka
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOD-kuh.
What does vodka mean?
noun
- unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
Questions about saying vodka
How do you pronounce vodka?
Say VAHD-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑdkə/. In British English it is /ˈvɒdkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vodka?
Vodka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAHD). Broken into parts: VAHD · kuh.
Is vodka 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 /ˈvɒdkə/ (VOD-kuh).