How to pronounce Tudor
Say it like TOO-der. Tudor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tudor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Tudor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-duh.
What does Tudor mean?
- an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
- United States dancer and choreographer (born in England) (1909-1987)
- a member of the dynasty that ruled England
- of or relating to a style of architecture in England in the 15th century“half-timbered Tudor houses”“Tudor furniture”
Words that rhyme with Tudor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tudor.
Questions about saying Tudor
How do you pronounce Tudor?
Say TOO-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtudɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tudor?
Tudor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · der.
Is Tudor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtjuːdə/ (TYOO-duh).