How to pronounce sundews
Say it like SUHN-dooz. Sundews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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US American/ˈsʌnˌduz/SUHN-dooz
UK British/ˈsʌnˌdjuːz/SUHN-dyooz
- SUHN
- dooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sundews pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- doozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sundews
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SUHN-dyooz.
What does sundews mean?
noun
- plural of sundew
Questions about saying sundews
How do you pronounce sundews?
Say SUHN-dooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌduz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌdjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sundews?
Sundews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · dooz.
Is sundews 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 /ˈsʌnˌdjuːz/ (SUHN-dyooz).