How to pronounce duds
Say it like DUHDZ. Duds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of duds
American and British speakers say duds in essentially the same way: /dʌdz/ in the US and /dʌdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHDZ.
What does duds mean?
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Words that rhyme with duds
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Questions about saying duds
How do you pronounce duds?
Say DUHDZ. The American pronunciation is /dʌdz/. In British English it is /dʌdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duds?
Duds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say duds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌdz/ and the British form is /dʌdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.