How to pronounce prudish
Say it like PROO-dish. Prudish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
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- PROO
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prudish 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.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prudish
American and British speakers say prudish in essentially the same way: /ˈprudɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpruːdɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROO-dish.
What does prudish mean?
- Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.
Where does prudish come from?
From prude + -ish.
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Questions about saying prudish
How do you pronounce prudish?
Say PROO-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈprudɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpruːdɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prudish?
Prudish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · dish.
Do Americans and Brits say prudish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprudɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpruːdɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.