How to pronounce prude
Say it like PROOD. Prude is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of prude
American and British speakers say prude in essentially the same way: /prud/ in the US and /pruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROOD.
What does prude mean?
- A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.
- Prudish.
Where does prude come from?
From French prude, from Old French prude, prode, feminine of prou, prod, prud (“good, excellent, brave”), from Latin prōde.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prude
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Questions about saying prude
How do you pronounce prude?
Say PROOD. The American pronunciation is /prud/. In British English it is /pruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prude?
Prude is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say prude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prud/ and the British form is /pruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.