How to pronounce pudic
Say it like PYOO-dik. Pudic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudic 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.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pudic
American and British speakers say pudic in essentially the same way: /ˈpjudɪk/ in the US and /ˈpjuːdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-dik.
What does pudic mean?
- Easily ashamed, having a strong sense of shame; modest, chaste.
Where does pudic come from?
From French pudique, from Latin pudīcus, from pudet (“it shames”).
Questions about saying pudic
How do you pronounce pudic?
Say PYOO-dik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjudɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudic?
Pudic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · dik.
Do Americans and Brits say pudic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjudɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.