How to pronounce pudibund
Say it like PYOO-dih-bund. Pudibund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- dih
- bund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudibund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pudibund
American and British speakers say pudibund in essentially the same way: /ˈpjudɪbʌnd/ in the US and /ˈpjuːdɪbʌnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-dih-bund.
What does pudibund mean?
- Shy, bashful; prudish.
Where does pudibund come from?
From Latin pudibundus, from pudeō (“make ashamed, be ashamed”).
Questions about saying pudibund
How do you pronounce pudibund?
Say PYOO-dih-bund. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjudɪbʌnd/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːdɪbʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudibund?
Pudibund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · dih · bund.
Do Americans and Brits say pudibund the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjudɪbʌnd/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːdɪbʌnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.