How to pronounce caducous
Say it like kuh-DYOO-kus. Caducous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO).
- kuh
- DYOO
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caducous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caducous
American and British speakers say caducous in essentially the same way: /kəˈdjukəs/ in the US and /kəˈdjuːkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DYOO-kus.
What does caducous mean?
- Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
- Tending to fall early.“caducous leaves”
Where does caducous come from?
Latin cadūcus (“falling; transitory”).
Words that rhyme with caducous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caducous.
Questions about saying caducous
How do you pronounce caducous?
Say kuh-DYOO-kus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdjukəs/. In British English it is /kəˈdjuːkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caducous?
Caducous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · DYOO · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say caducous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈdjukəs/ and the British form is /kəˈdjuːkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.