How to Pronounce "sourdough"
word
ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ
SOW-er-doh
sˈaʊədəʊ
SOW-uh-doh
Definition
A type of bread made using natural fermentation from wild yeast and bacteria, giving it a slightly tangy flavor. The yeast mixture used for this fermentation is also called sourdough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ
British English
sˈaʊədəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOW-er-doh
UK
SOW-uh-doh
Listen in Context
She baked fresh sourdough this morning.
I love the taste of sourdough bread.
Making sourdough at home is fun and challenging.
They use a 10-year-old sourdough starter for their famous bread.