How to pronounce judo
Say it like JOO-doh. Judo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Judo 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of judo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOO-doh.
What does judo mean?
- A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujitsu.“He started doing judo at the age of eight.”
Words that rhyme with judo
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Questions about saying judo
How do you pronounce judo?
Say JOO-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒuˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in judo?
Judo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · doh.
Is judo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ (JOO-doh).