How to pronounce spuds
Say it like SPUHDZ. Spuds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPUHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spuds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of spuds
American and British speakers say spuds in essentially the same way: /spʌdz/ in the US and /spʌdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUHDZ.
What does spuds mean?
- plural of spud How to pronounce spud
Words that rhyme with spuds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spuds.
Questions about saying spuds
How do you pronounce spuds?
Say SPUHDZ. The American pronunciation is /spʌdz/. In British English it is /spʌdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spuds?
Spuds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPUHDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say spuds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spʌdz/ and the British form is /spʌdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.