How do you pronounce "adobe"?

In American English: /əˈdoʊbi/ (uh-DOHB-ee). In British English: /ədˈəʊbi/ (uhd-OHB-ee). In Canadian English: /əˈdoʊbi/ (uh-DOHB-ee). In Australian English: /ɐdˈəʊbi/ (ⱯD-ohb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈdoʊbi/ (uh-DOHB-ee), while in British English it's /ədˈəʊbi/ (uhd-OHB-ee).

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adobe

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/əˈdoʊbi/

uh-DOHB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

əad·doʊbo·ibe

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Last updated: 2026-02-12