How to pronounce adelaide

adelaide

/ˈædəleɪd/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/eɪ/as in day	Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

How do you pronounce adelaide?

Adelaide is pronounced /ˈædəleɪd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in adelaide?

Adelaide has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in adelaide?

The first syllable: /ˈædəleɪd/.