How to Pronounce "Gouda"

Gouda is pronounced ˈɡuːdə. It originates from Dutch. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Gouda is considered easy to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈɡuːdə.

Easy

🌐 Dutch word

IPA ˈɡuːdə

Syllables: gou·da

What does "Gouda" mean?

noun

A mild, yellow Dutch cheese made from cow milk, named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands.

Example: "I love adding slices of Gouda cheese to my sandwiches for extra flavor."

Named after Gouda, a city in the Netherlands where the cheese was historically traded.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'GOO' like 'food', then add 'duh' as in 'duh!' Stress the first syllable: 'GOO-duh'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mispronounce it as 'GOW-da', which confuses the vowel sound in the first syllable.

💬 Example

I love adding slices of Gouda cheese to my sandwiches for extra flavor.

Gouda is pronounced ˈɡuːdə. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Gouda is considered easy to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈɡuːdə.

Gouda originates from Dutch. Named after Gouda, a city in the Netherlands where the cheese was historically traded.