How to pronounce dudette
Say it like dyoo-DET. Dudette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- dyoo
- DET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dudette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dudette
American and British speakers say dudette in essentially the same way: /djuˈdɛt/ in the US and /djuːˈdɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dyoo-DET.
What does dudette mean?
- A girl or woman, especially a masculine one.
- A cowgirl, especially a tenderfoot.
- A cowboy's wife, or a woman who moves out west with the intention of marrying a cowboy.
Where does dudette come from?
From dude + -ette.
Words that rhyme with dudette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dudette.
Questions about saying dudette
How do you pronounce dudette?
Say dyoo-DET. The American pronunciation is /djuˈdɛt/. In British English it is /djuːˈdɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dudette?
Dudette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: dyoo · DET.
Do Americans and Brits say dudette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /djuˈdɛt/ and the British form is /djuːˈdɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.