How to pronounce pudu
Say it like POO-doo. Pudu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pudu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of pudu
American and British speakers say pudu in essentially the same way: /ˈpudu/ in the US and /ˈpuːduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-doo.
What does pudu mean?
- A very small South American deer of the genus Pudu (in some classifications divided to Pudu and Pudella), native to the Andes.
Where does pudu come from?
From South American Spanish pudú, from Mapudungun pudu (“small deer”).
Words that rhyme with pudu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pudu.
Questions about saying pudu
How do you pronounce pudu?
Say POO-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈpudu/. In British English it is /ˈpuːduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pudu?
Pudu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · doo.
Do Americans and Brits say pudu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpudu/ and the British form is /ˈpuːduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.