How to pronounce kudzu
Say it like KUHD-zoo. Kudzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kudzu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHD
- zoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kudzu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- zooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kudzu
American and British speakers say kudzu in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌdzu/ in the US and /ˈkʌdzuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHD-zoo.
What does kudzu mean?
- An Asian vine (several species in the genus Pueraria, but mostly Pueraria montana var. lobata, syn. Pueraria lobata in the US), grown as a root starch, and which is a notorious invasive weed in the United States.
- A starch extracted from the root that is used in traditional East Asian medicine and cuisine.
Questions about saying kudzu
How do you pronounce kudzu?
Say KUHD-zoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌdzu/. In British English it is /ˈkʌdzuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kudzu?
Kudzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHD). Broken into parts: KUHD · zoo.
Do Americans and Brits say kudzu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌdzu/ and the British form is /ˈkʌdzuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.