How to pronounce wadi
Say it like WAH-dee. Wadi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑˌdi/WAH-dee
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- WAH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wadi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does wadi mean?
noun
- A valley, gully, or stream bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season.
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Questions about saying wadi
How do you pronounce wadi?
Say WAH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑˌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wadi?
Wadi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · dee.