How do you pronounce "adelaide"?

In American English: /ˈædəˌleɪd/ (AD-uh-layd). In British English: /ˈædəlˌeɪd/ (AD-uhl-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈædəˌleɪd/ (AD-uh-layd). In Australian English: /ˈadəlˌeɪd/ (AD-uhl).

Is "adelaide" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædəˌleɪd/ (AD-uh-layd), while in British English it's /ˈædəlˌeɪd/ (AD-uhl-ayd).

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adelaide

/ˈædəˌleɪd/

AD-uh-layd

Syllable Breakdown

ædade·əla·leɪdide

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Last updated: 2026-02-12