How to Pronounce Sourdough

To pronounce "sourdough", say SOURD-ough — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sourdough”

"sourdough" has 2 syllables: sourd-ough.

What does sourdough mean?

noun

  1. A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.
  2. An old-timer, especially in Alaska.

adjective

  1. Made from sourdough.

Antonyms

cheechako

Related words

leavenedhotcakessour-doughsourbreadlevain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sourdough"?▾

"Sourdough" has 2 syllables: sourd · ough.

What is the IPA transcription of "sourdough"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sourdough" is /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/.

What does "sourdough" mean?▾

Sourdough: A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste.

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