How to pronounce dzud
Say it like DZOOD. Dzud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DZOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dzud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DZOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dzud
American and British speakers say dzud in essentially the same way: /dzud/ in the US and /dzuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DZOOD.
What does dzud mean?
- An ecological crisis in the steppe-land of Mongolia and Central Asia causing loss of livestock, for example a drought, or a severe winter in which snow or ice block animals' access to the grass.
Words that rhyme with dzud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dzud.
Questions about saying dzud
How do you pronounce dzud?
Say DZOOD. The American pronunciation is /dzud/. In British English it is /dzuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dzud?
Dzud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DZOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say dzud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dzud/ and the British form is /dzuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.