How to pronounce adusk
Say it like uh-DUHSK. Adusk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHSK).
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- uh
- DUHSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adusk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of adusk
American and British speakers say adusk in essentially the same way: /əˈdʌsk/ in the US and /əˈdʌsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DUHSK.
What does adusk mean?
- At dusk; in the dusk or twilight.
- Resembling conditions at dusk or twilight, low-lit, dark; in darkness, gloomy.
Where does adusk come from?
From a- (“on, at”) + dusk.
Words that rhyme with adusk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adusk.
Questions about saying adusk
How do you pronounce adusk?
Say uh-DUHSK. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌsk/. In British English it is /əˈdʌsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adusk?
Adusk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHSK). Broken into parts: uh · DUHSK.
Do Americans and Brits say adusk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʌsk/ and the British form is /əˈdʌsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.