How to pronounce prudery
Say it like PROO-duh-ree. Prudery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
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- PROO
- duh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prudery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prudery
American and British speakers say prudery in essentially the same way: /ˈprudəri/ in the US and /ˈpruːdəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROO-duh-ree.
What does prudery mean?
- The condition of being prudish; prudishness
- Prudish behavior
Where does prudery come from?
First attested in 1709.
Questions about saying prudery
How do you pronounce prudery?
Say PROO-duh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈprudəri/. In British English it is /ˈpruːdəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prudery?
Prudery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · duh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say prudery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprudəri/ and the British form is /ˈpruːdəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.