How do you pronounce "adirondack"?

In American English: /ˌædɝˈɑːndæk/ (ad-ur-AHND-ak). In British English: /ˌædɪɹˈɒndæk/ (ad-ir-OND-ak). In Canadian English: /ˌædɝˈɑːndæk/ (ad-ur-AHND-ak). In Australian English: /ˌadəɹˈɒndak/ (ad-UHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌædɝˈɑːndæk/ (ad-ur-AHND-ak), while in British English it's /ˌædɪɹˈɒndæk/ (ad-ir-OND-ak).

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adirondack

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/ˌædɝˈɑːndæk/

ad-ur-AHND-ak

Syllable Breakdown

ædadi·ɝron·ɑːndda·ækck

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Last updated: 2026-02-12