How to pronounce dues
Say it like DOOZ. Dues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/duz/DOOZ
UK British/djuːz/DYOOZ
- DOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dues
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOOZ.
What does dues mean?
Words that rhyme with dues
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Questions about saying dues
How do you pronounce dues?
Say DOOZ. The American pronunciation is /duz/. In British English it is /djuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dues?
Dues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOOZ.
Is dues 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 /djuːz/ (DYOOZ).