How to pronounce Sudanese
Say it like soo-duh-NEEZ. Sudanese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ).
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- soo
- duh
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sudanese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Sudanese
American and British speakers say Sudanese in essentially the same way: /ˌsudəˈniz/ in the US and /ˌsuːdəˈniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-duh-NEEZ.
What does Sudanese mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Sudan
- of or relating to or characteristic of the African Republic of the Sudan or its people“the Sudanese desert”
Words that rhyme with Sudanese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Sudanese.
Questions about saying Sudanese
How do you pronounce Sudanese?
Say soo-duh-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudəˈniz/. In British English it is /ˌsuːdəˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sudanese?
Sudanese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: soo · duh · NEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Sudanese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsudəˈniz/ and the British form is /ˌsuːdəˈniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.