How to Pronounce “pad thai”
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- American (US)
- /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/
- British (UK)
- /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/
What “pad thai” means
noun — A Thai dish of stir-fried noodles with egg, tamarind, peanuts and other ingredients.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “pad thai” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "pad thai" mean?
pad thai (noun): A Thai dish of stir-fried noodles with egg, tamarind, peanuts and other ingredients.
How do you pronounce "pad thai" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "pad thai", /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/, 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 "pad thai"?
/ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ in American English, /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "pad thai"?
“pad thai” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpæd ˈtaɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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