How to pronounce Dudley
Say it like DUHD-lee. Dudley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHD).
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- DUHD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dudley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Dudley
American and British speakers say Dudley in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌdli/ in the US and /ˈdʌdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHD-lee.
What does Dudley mean?
- A miner's container for water for drinking.
Words that rhyme with Dudley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dudley.
Questions about saying Dudley
How do you pronounce Dudley?
Say DUHD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌdli/. In British English it is /ˈdʌdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dudley?
Dudley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHD). Broken into parts: DUHD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Dudley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌdli/ and the British form is /ˈdʌdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.