How Do You Spell VOODOO?

Pronunciation: [vˈuːduː] (IPA)

The word "voodoo" is commonly spelled with two "o's" in English, but it actually originates from the West African religion Vodou (also spelled Vodun or Voodoo). In this religion, the word is often spelled with only one "o" to reflect its original pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /vuːduː/, indicating that the first vowel sound is a long "u" and the second vowel sound is a long "oo."

VOODOO Meaning and Definition

  1. Voodoo, also known as Vodou or Vodun, is a religious practice originating in West Africa and brought to the Americas by African slaves during the transatlantic slave trade. It is a complex belief system encompassing elements of traditional African religions, Christianity, and indigenous practices. Voodoo is mainly associated with Haiti, but it also exists in other parts of the Caribbean and the southern United States.

    As a noun, voodoo refers to the religious system itself, which centers around the belief in spirits, deities, and ancestral worship. These spirits, called loa or lwa, are believed to be intermediaries between the human world and the ultimate divine Creator. Voodoo ceremonies involve music, dancing, and sacrifices to honor and invoke these spirits, as well as seeking their assistance in various aspects of life, such as healing, protection, fertility, and success.

    The term voodoo is also used more broadly as a common noun to describe sorcery, magic, or supernatural practices associated with the religion. In this sense, it may carry negative connotations and be used to refer to malicious or manipulative forms of magic.

    However, it is important to note that voodoo is often deeply misunderstood and misrepresented in popular culture, with stereotypes perpetuated by Hollywood movies. It is a rich and intricate spiritual tradition that encompasses a range of beliefs and practices, and holds deep significance for its practitioners.

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Etymology of VOODOO

The word "voodoo" has its origins in the West African nation of Dahomey, which is now known as Benin. It comes from the Fon language and is derived from the word "vodu" or "vodun" meaning "spirit" or "deity". Vodu/Vodun is the indigenous religion of the Fon people and refers to a complex system of beliefs and practices that involve the worship of various spirits and deities. The term "voodoo" was later adopted by European colonizers and spread to the Americas, particularly in the context of Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American religions that incorporate elements of Fon Vodu/Vodun practices.

Similar spelling word for VOODOO

Plural form of VOODOO is VOODOOS

Conjugate verb Voodoo

CONDITIONAL

I would voodoo
you would voodoo
he/she/it would voodoo
we would voodoo
they would voodoo

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be voodooing
you would be voodooing
he/she/it would be voodooing
we would be voodooing
they would be voodooing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have voodoo
you would have voodoo
he/she/it would have voodoo
we would have voodoo
they would have voodoo

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been voodooing
you would have been voodooing
he/she/it would have been voodooing
we would have been voodooing
they would have been voodooing

FUTURE

I will voodoo
you will voodoo
he/she/it will voodoo
we will voodoo
they will voodoo

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be voodooing
you will be voodooing
he/she/it will be voodooing
we will be voodooing
they will be voodooing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have voodooed
you will have voodooed
he/she/it will have voodooed
we will have voodooed
they will have voodooed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been voodooing
you will have been voodooing
he/she/it will have been voodooing
we will have been voodooing
they will have been voodooing

IMPERATIVE

you voodoo
we let´s voodoo

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to voodoo

PAST

I voodooed
you voodooed
he/she/it voodooed
we voodooed
they voodooed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was voodooing
you were voodooing
he/she/it was voodooing
we were voodooing
they were voodooing

PAST PARTICIPLE

voodooed

PAST PERFECT

I had voodooed
you had voodooed
he/she/it had voodooed
we had voodooed
they had voodooed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been voodooing
you had been voodooing
he/she/it had been voodooing
we had been voodooing
they had been voodooing

PRESENT

I voodoo
you voodoo
he/she/it voodooes
we voodoo
they voodoo

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am voodooing
you are voodooing
he/she/it is voodooing
we are voodooing
they are voodooing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

voodooing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have voodooed
you have voodooed
he/she/it has voodooed
we have voodooed
they have voodooed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been voodooing
you have been voodooing
he/she/it has been voodooing
we have been voodooing
they have been voodooing

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