How to pronounce Judas
Say it like JOO-dus. Judas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judas 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.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Judas
American and British speakers say Judas in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒudəs/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːdəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-dus.
What does Judas mean?
- A traitor; a person not to be trusted.
Questions about saying Judas
How do you pronounce Judas?
Say JOO-dus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒudəs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːdəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Judas?
Judas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · dus.
Do Americans and Brits say Judas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒudəs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːdəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.