How to pronounce suds
Say it like SUHDZ. Suds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SUHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of suds
American and British speakers say suds in essentially the same way: /sʌdz/ in the US and /sʌdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHDZ.
What does suds mean?
- Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.
- Beer.“We went out for some pizza and suds.”
- To cover with, or as if with, soapsuds.“We sudsed the car before washing it down until it gleamed like new.”
Where does suds come from?
From the plural of sud, a variant of sod (“a bubbling or boiling”), equivalent to sud + -s.
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Words that rhyme with suds
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Questions about saying suds
How do you pronounce suds?
Say SUHDZ. The American pronunciation is /sʌdz/. In British English it is /sʌdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suds?
Suds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SUHDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say suds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌdz/ and the British form is /sʌdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.