How to pronounce pudeur
Say it like pyoo-DUR. Pudeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUR).
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- pyoo
- DUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudeur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of pudeur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pyoo-DUR.
What does pudeur mean?
- A sense of modesty, shame, or reserve, especially as relating to sexual matters.
Where does pudeur come from?
From French pudeur, from Latin pudor.
Words that rhyme with pudeur
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Questions about saying pudeur
How do you pronounce pudeur?
Say pyoo-DUR. The American pronunciation is /pjuˈdɝ/. In British English it is /pjuːˈdɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudeur?
Pudeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUR). Broken into parts: pyoo · DUR.
Is pudeur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pjuːˈdɜː/ (pyoo-DUR).