How to pronounce dudess
Say it like DYOO-des. Dudess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO).
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- DYOO
- des
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dudess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- desKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dudess
American and British speakers say dudess in essentially the same way: /ˈdjudɛs/ in the US and /ˈdjuːdɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYOO-des.
What does dudess mean?
- A cowgirl.
- A woman, generally a younger woman, especially one who is perceived to be cool or hip.
Where does dudess come from?
From dude + -ess.
Questions about saying dudess
How do you pronounce dudess?
Say DYOO-des. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjudɛs/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːdɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dudess?
Dudess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYOO). Broken into parts: DYOO · des.
Do Americans and Brits say dudess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdjudɛs/ and the British form is /ˈdjuːdɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.