How to pronounce rudest
Say it like ROO-dust. Rudest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rudest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rudest
American and British speakers say rudest in essentially the same way: /ˈrudəst/ in the US and /ˈruːdəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-dust.
What does rudest mean?
- superlative form of rude: most rude How to pronounce rude
Questions about saying rudest
How do you pronounce rudest?
Say ROO-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudəst/. In British English it is /ˈruːdəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rudest?
Rudest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · dust.
Do Americans and Brits say rudest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudəst/ and the British form is /ˈruːdəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.