How to pronounce pudendal
Say it like pyuh-DEN-dul. Pudendal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- pyuh
- DEN
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudendal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pudendal
American and British speakers say pudendal in essentially the same way: /pjʊˈdɛndəl/ in the US and /pjʊˈdɛndəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyuh-DEN-dul.
What does pudendal mean?
- Relating to or near the pudendum.
Where does pudendal come from?
From Latin pudendum (“external genitals, shaming”) + -al.
Questions about saying pudendal
How do you pronounce pudendal?
Say pyuh-DEN-dul. The American pronunciation is /pjʊˈdɛndəl/. In British English it is /pjʊˈdɛndəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudendal?
Pudendal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: pyuh · DEN · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say pudendal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjʊˈdɛndəl/ and the British form is /pjʊˈdɛndəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.