How to pronounce medusas
Say it like muh-DOO-suz. Medusas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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US American/məˈdusəz/muh-DOO-suz
UK British/məˈdjuːsəz/muh-DYOO-suz
- muh
- DOO
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medusas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of medusas
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: muh-DYOO-suz.
What does medusas mean?
noun
- plural of medusa How to pronounce medusa
Questions about saying medusas
How do you pronounce medusas?
Say muh-DOO-suz. The American pronunciation is /məˈdusəz/. In British English it is /məˈdjuːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medusas?
Medusas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: muh · DOO · suz.
Is medusas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /məˈdjuːsəz/ (muh-DYOO-suz).