How to pronounce rudish
Say it like ROO-dish. Rudish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rudish 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.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rudish
American and British speakers say rudish in essentially the same way: /ˈrudɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈruːdɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-dish.
What does rudish mean?
- Somewhat rude.
Where does rudish come from?
From Middle English rudish, rewdissh, equivalent to rude + -ish.
Questions about saying rudish
How do you pronounce rudish?
Say ROO-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈruːdɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rudish?
Rudish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · dish.
Do Americans and Brits say rudish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈruːdɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.