How to pronounce dudism
Say it like DOO-dih-zum. Dudism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- dih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dudism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dudism
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-dih-zum.
What does dudism mean?
- The state or quality of being a dude, a man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance.
- (An instance of) speech or behavior typical of a dude, a young man.
Where does dudism come from?
From dude + -ism.
Words that rhyme with dudism
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Questions about saying dudism
How do you pronounce dudism?
Say DOO-dih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdudɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dudism?
Dudism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · dih · zum.
Is dudism 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 /ˈdjuːdɪzəm/ (DYOO-dih-zum).