How to Pronounce Dud

To pronounce "dud", say DUD — one syllable, IPA /dʌd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dud

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Syllable

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Letters

/dʌd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dud”

"dud" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scud and thud, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: dudd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dud mean?

noun

  1. A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
  2. A failure of any kind.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with dud

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scudthudstudfloodbudcrudstridbluebloodredbud

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dud"?▾

"Dud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dud" is /dʌd/.

What does "dud" mean?▾

Dud: A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.

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