How to pronounce scoubidou
Say it like skoo-bee-DOO. Scoubidou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO).
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- skoo
- bee
- DOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoubidou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of scoubidou
American and British speakers say scoubidou in essentially the same way: /ˌskubiˈdu/ in the US and /ˌskuːbiˈduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: skoo-bee-DOO.
What does scoubidou mean?
- A plait woven from multi-colored strips of colored plastic.
Where does scoubidou come from?
From French scoubidou.
Words that rhyme with scoubidou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scoubidou.
Questions about saying scoubidou
How do you pronounce scoubidou?
Say skoo-bee-DOO. The American pronunciation is /ˌskubiˈdu/. In British English it is /ˌskuːbiˈduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoubidou?
Scoubidou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOO). Broken into parts: skoo · bee · DOO.
Do Americans and Brits say scoubidou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌskubiˈdu/ and the British form is /ˌskuːbiˈduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.