How to Pronounce “vindaloo”

American (US)

/vɪn.dəˈlu/

British (UK)

/vɪndəˈluː/

noun — A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.

Where the stress falls. “vindaloo” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /vɪn.dəˈlu/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /vɪn.dəˈlu/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "vindaloo" mean?

vindaloo (noun): A blend of chilis, tamarind, ginger, cumin, and mustard seeds, originally from Goa.

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

American English: /vɪn.dəˈlu/. British English: /vɪndəˈluː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "vindaloo"?

/vɪn.dəˈlu/ in American English, /vɪndəˈluː/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "vindaloo"?

“vindaloo” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /vɪn.dəˈlu/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.