How to pronounce perdue
Say it like per-DOO. Perdue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- per
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perdue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of perdue
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: puh-DYOO.
What does perdue mean?
- Alternative spelling of perdu.
- Alternative spelling of perdu.
Words that rhyme with perdue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perdue.
Questions about saying perdue
How do you pronounce perdue?
Say per-DOO. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈdu/. In British English it is /pəˈdjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perdue?
Perdue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: per · DOO.
Is perdue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈdjuː/ (puh-DYOO).