How to pronounce duh
Say it like DUH. Duh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of duh
American and British speakers say duh in essentially the same way: /dʌ/ in the US and /dɜː/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUR.
What does duh mean?
- A disdainful indication that something is obvious.“It's hot in the desert. - Well, duh!”
- An indication of mock stupidity.“Duhhh, I'm Jasmine, I can't even tie my shoe laces right!”
- A nonsensical utterance by an individual about to go unconscious, especially if they're dizzy.“Duuhh... I don't feel so good now...”
Where does duh come from?
Imitative, indicating stupidity by mocking the speech of an intellectually disabled person.
Words that rhyme with duh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duh.
Words that sound like duh
Questions about saying duh
How do you pronounce duh?
Say DUH. The American pronunciation is /dʌ/. In British English it is /dɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duh?
Duh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUH.
Do Americans and Brits say duh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌ/ and the British form is /dɜː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as duh?
Duh sounds the same as dah in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.