How to pronounce oud
Say it like OOD. Oud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of oud
American and British speakers say oud in essentially the same way: /ud/ in the US and /uːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: OOD.
What does oud mean?
- A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.
- Agarwood, in particular the noble rot of Aquilaria trees used to make perfumes.
Words that rhyme with oud
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oud.
Questions about saying oud
How do you pronounce oud?
Say OOD. The American pronunciation is /ud/. In British English it is /uːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oud?
Oud is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OOD.
Do Americans and Brits say oud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ud/ and the British form is /uːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.