How to pronounce sudoku
Say it like suh-DOH-koo. Sudoku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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US American/sʊˈdoʊku/suh-DOH-koo
UK British/sʊˈdəʊku/suh-DOH-koo
- suh
- DOH
- koo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sudoku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sudoku
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-DOH-koo.
What does sudoku mean?
noun
- A type of pencil puzzle played on a square grid, requiring each of the columns, each of the rows, and each of the subregions (called "boxes" or "regions") to contain the lowest whole numbers up to the dimension of the puzzle, usually 1 to 9, once each. The subregions are rectangular or square except
Questions about saying sudoku
How do you pronounce sudoku?
Say suh-DOH-koo. The American pronunciation is /sʊˈdoʊku/. In British English it is /sʊˈdəʊku/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sudoku?
Sudoku has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: suh · DOH · koo.
Is sudoku pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sʊˈdəʊku/ (suh-DOH-koo).