How to pronounce exude
Say it like ig-ZOOD. Exude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOD).
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- ig
- ZOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of exude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ig-ZYOOD.
What does exude mean?
- To discharge through pores or incisions, as moisture or other liquid matter; to give out.
- To flow out through the pores.
- To give off or radiate a certain quality or emotion, often strongly.“Wearing that suit, Jasper just exudes class.”
Where does exude come from?
Latin exudāre, exsudāre (“to sweat out”), from ex- (“out, out of”) + sudāre (“to sweat”), from Proto-Indo-European *sweyd-.
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Questions about saying exude
How do you pronounce exude?
Say ig-ZOOD. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzud/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exude?
Exude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOOD). Broken into parts: ig · ZOOD.
Is exude 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 /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ (ig-ZYOOD).