How to pronounce pseudo
Say it like SOO-doh. Pseudo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-doh.
What does pseudo mean?
- (often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of“a pseudo esthete”“pseudoclassic”
- a person who makes deceitful pretenses
Words that rhyme with pseudo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pseudo.
Questions about saying pseudo
How do you pronounce pseudo?
Say SOO-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudo?
Pseudo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doh.
Is pseudo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsjuːdəʊ/ (SYOO-doh).