How to pronounce chutzpadik
Say it like KUUT-spuh-dik. Chutzpadik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUT).
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- KUUT
- spuh
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chutzpadik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chutzpadik
American and British speakers say chutzpadik in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊtspədɪk/ in the US and /ˈkʊtspədɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUT-spuh-dik.
What does chutzpadik mean?
- Showing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
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Questions about saying chutzpadik
How do you pronounce chutzpadik?
Say KUUT-spuh-dik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊtspədɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkʊtspədɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chutzpadik?
Chutzpadik has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUT). Broken into parts: KUUT · spuh · dik.
Do Americans and Brits say chutzpadik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊtspədɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkʊtspədɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.