How to pronounce Bermudas
Say it like ber-MYOO-duz. Bermudas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/bɚˈmjudəz/ber-MYOO-duz
UK British/bəˈmjuːdəz/buh-MYOO-duz
- ber
- MYOO
- duz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bermudas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Bermudas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-MYOO-duz.
What does Bermudas mean?
noun
- a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
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Questions about saying Bermudas
How do you pronounce Bermudas?
Say ber-MYOO-duz. The American pronunciation is /bɚˈmjudəz/. In British English it is /bəˈmjuːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bermudas?
Bermudas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: ber · MYOO · duz.
Is Bermudas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəˈmjuːdəz/ (buh-MYOO-duz).