How to pronounce redbud
Say it like RED-buhd. Redbud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- buhd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redbud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- buhdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of redbud
American and British speakers say redbud in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/ in the US and /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-buhd.
What does redbud mean?
- Any of several small trees, of the genus Cercis, having purple-pink flowers that appear before the leaves; the Judas tree.
Where does redbud come from?
From red + bud.
Questions about saying redbud
How do you pronounce redbud?
Say RED-buhd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redbud?
Redbud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · buhd.
Do Americans and Brits say redbud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.