How to pronounce "aduh" in English
ˈɑː.duː
AH·doo
Primary stress: AH
Hear native speakers say aduh in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “aduh”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
AH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
doo
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("AH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "aduh" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "aduh is" sounds like "aduh-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "aduh" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“uh tinggal dengan lenny dekat tingkat empat. Aduh.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “aduh”
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uh tinggal dengan lenny dekat tingkat empat. Aduh.
Hear it in context: “aduh”
1 clipThe English word “aduh” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈɑː.duː (phonetic respelling: AH-doo). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (AH · doo), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (AH). Grammatically, “aduh” functions as a interjection. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “aduh” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @15:05
“Dulu dulu, uh oh kasihan. Saya uh tinggal dengan lenny dekat tingkat empat. Aduh. Tapi ya, you don't know. I see”
Definition & Meaning: “aduh”
- An exclamation of annoyance, exasperation, or surprise commonly used in Indonesian and Malay.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Aduh, I forgot my keys on the kitchen counter!”
- “uh tinggal dengan lenny dekat tingkat empat. Aduh.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “aduh”
- Pronunciation:
- AH-doo
- Syllables:
- AH · doo
- Written Hyphenation:
- a · duh
- Primary stress:
- AH
- IPA:
- ˈɑː.duː
- Hear it in context
- aduh
Words that Rhyme with “aduh”
-ɑduWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"aduh" (⁄ˈɑː.duː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "aduh" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about aduh
How do you pronounce “aduh”?
“aduh” is pronounced ⁄ˈɑː.duː⁄ (AH-doo). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “aduh”?
“aduh” has 2 syllables: AH · doo.
Where is the stress in “aduh”?
The primary stress in “aduh” is on “AH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “aduh” mean?
An exclamation of annoyance, exasperation, or surprise commonly used in Indonesian and Malay.
How can I hear “aduh” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “aduh” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “aduh”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).