How to pronounce Judah
Say it like JOO-duh. Judah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Judah
American and British speakers say Judah in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒudə/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-duh.
What does Judah mean?
- A traditional region and ancient kingdom (c. 930, 586 BCE) in the Land of Israel in modern Israel and Palestine; the southern Israelite kingdom which continued to be ruled by the Davidic dynasty after Solomon's death and the breakup of the united monarchy, with the northern portion keeping the name
Words that rhyme with Judah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Judah.
Questions about saying Judah
How do you pronounce Judah?
Say JOO-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒudə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Judah?
Judah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say Judah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒudə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.