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How to Pronounce “Audi”

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American (US)
/ˈaʊ.di/
British (UK)
/ˈaʊ.di/

proper noun — A German car manufacturer.

Where the stress falls. “Audi” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈaʊ.di/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "Audi" mean?

Audi (proper noun): A German car manufacturer.

How do you pronounce "Audi" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Audi", /ˈaʊ.di/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "Audi"?

/ˈaʊ.di/ in American English, /ˈaʊ.di/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Audi"?

“Audi” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈaʊ.di/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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