How to pronounce sudo
Say it like SOO-doo. Sudo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsudu/SOO-doo
UK British/ˈsuːdjuː/SOO-dyoo
- SOO
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sudo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sudo
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SOO-dyoo.
What does sudo mean?
noun
- A Unix command that allows a user to run a program with the security privileges of another user.
- To invoke such a command.
Where does sudo come from?
Originally understood as a blend of superuser + do, now has evolved to be an abbreviation of substitute user, do.
Words that rhyme with sudo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sudo.
Questions about saying sudo
How do you pronounce sudo?
Say SOO-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudu/. In British English it is /ˈsuːdjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sudo?
Sudo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doo.
Is sudo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈsuːdjuː/ (SOO-dyoo).