How Do You Pronounce "Audi"?

Wondering how to pronounce Audi? You're not alone! Many of our customers ask us, "Is it pronounced owdee or awdee?" Learn about the Audi name meaning, origin, and proper pronunciation from the team at Audi Hampton. Then, come visit us to browse our selection of new Audi vehicles!

How to Pronounce Audi: Is It "owdee" or "awdee"?

Many Hampton drivers ask us, "Is it pronounced owdee or awdee?" The proper way to pronounce Audi is "ou-dee," with the "ou" being the same as in the word "cloud." Ironically, this actually might seem counterintuitive once you learn about the origin of the word.

What Does Audi Mean?

The word "Audi" comes from the Latin word for "to listen." Williamsburg residents can tell that this is where it comes from by looking at other words that have the same root. Take, for example, words like "audible," "auditorium," or "auditory." In all cases, these words have something to do with the concept of listening or hearing. 

You may notice that the way you pronounce Audi isn't the same as how you'd pronounced these other Latin root words. If you did pronounce it the same, you'd say "Aw-dee." This is because although the Audi name meaning comes from Latin, the company is originally German, so the pronunciation fits the original German.

Where Did the Name Audi Come From?

The founder of Audi was named August Horch. His last name was the German word for "listen." He translated it to Latin, and that was how he came up with the name "Audi." Because he was German, the pronunciation of Audi is somewhat counterintuitive for many Virginia Beach residents. Horch decided that Audi wouldn't follow the usual Latin pronunciation and would instead use the German vowel sound.

Find Your New Audi at Audi Hampton

We hope we've sufficiently answered the questions, "How do you pronounce Audi?" and "What does Audi mean?" Simply put, the origin of the Audi name is an interesting story involving a couple different languages! For more background on the Audi name and brand or to find a new Audi vehicle at our dealership in Hampton, contact us for more information.