How to pronounce kudu
Say it like KOO-doo. Kudu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kudu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kudu
American and British speakers say kudu in essentially the same way: /ˈkudu/ in the US and /ˈkuːduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-doo.
What does kudu mean?
- A large, striped, African antelope of the species Tragelaphus imberbis (lesser kudu) or Tragelaphus strepsiceros (greater kudu).
Where does kudu come from?
Ultimately Khoekhoe kudu-b, through Afrikaans koedoe and French koudou.
Words that rhyme with kudu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kudu.
Questions about saying kudu
How do you pronounce kudu?
Say KOO-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkudu/. In British English it is /ˈkuːduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kudu?
Kudu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · doo.
Do Americans and Brits say kudu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkudu/ and the British form is /ˈkuːduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.