How to pronounce etudes
Say it like AY-toodz. Etudes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪˌtudz/AY-toodz
UK British/ˈeɪˌtjuːdz/AY-tyoodz
- AY
- toodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etudes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- toodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of etudes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: AY-tyoodz.
What does etudes mean?
noun
- plural of etude How to pronounce etude
Questions about saying etudes
How do you pronounce etudes?
Say AY-toodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌtudz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌtjuːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etudes?
Etudes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · toodz.
Is etudes 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 /ˈeɪˌtjuːdz/ (AY-tyoodz).