How to pronounce denude
Say it like dih-NOOD. Denude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOOD).
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- dih
- NOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of denude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dih-NYOOD.
What does denude mean?
- To divest of all covering; to make bare or naked; to strip.“He denuded himself of his clothes.”
- To remove (something or someone) of their possessions or assets.“Their property was seized, denuded and confiscated.”
- To strip (a mountain, volcano, or other geological formation) by erosion of outer layers so as to lay bare the inner structure.
Where does denude come from?
From Middle French dénuder, from Latin dēnūdāre, from dē- + nūdus (“bare”).
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Questions about saying denude
How do you pronounce denude?
Say dih-NOOD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnud/. In British English it is /dɪˈnjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denude?
Denude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOOD). Broken into parts: dih · NOOD.
Is denude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /dɪˈnjuːd/ (dih-NYOOD).