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How to pronounce “oud

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Pronunciation guide for oud

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of oud with real speech in context.
Available examples
3 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Broadway's The Band's Visitoud, which is the predecessor of the guitar.
Definition summary
(music) A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

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How to pronounce oud

Broadway's The Band's Visit

oud, which is the predecessor of the guitar.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “oud

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (music) A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.
  • (perfumery) Agarwood, in particular the noble rot of Aquilaria trees used to make perfumes.
  • [Adjective]
  • old, aged (having existed for a long time)
  • old, ancient, former (having previously existed)
  • used (e.g. of a car, phone, sword, etc.)
  • of a certain age
  • (usually of bread) stale

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