How to pronounce shadoof
Say it like shuh-DOOF. Shadoof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOF).
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- shuh
- DOOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shadoof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of shadoof
American and British speakers say shadoof in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈduf/ in the US and /ʃəˈduːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-DOOF.
What does shadoof mean?
- A device used since ancient times in the Middle East to raise water from a well or other low point, consisting of a pivoted rod with a bucket on one end and a counterweight on the other.
Words that rhyme with shadoof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shadoof.
Questions about saying shadoof
How do you pronounce shadoof?
Say shuh-DOOF. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈduf/. In British English it is /ʃəˈduːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shadoof?
Shadoof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOF). Broken into parts: shuh · DOOF.
Do Americans and Brits say shadoof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈduf/ and the British form is /ʃəˈduːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.