How to Pronounce Judder

To pronounce "judder", say JUDD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒʌdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʒʌdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “judder”

"judder" has 2 syllables: judd-er. It rhymes with udder and pudder, if that helps it stick.

What does judder mean?

noun

  1. A spasmodic shaking.
  2. Jerky playback caused by converting between frame rates; telecine judder

verb

  1. To spasm or shake violently.
  2. To move with a stop-start motion, as if experiencing a strong resistance or when decelerating brusquely.

    “To judder to a halt”

Words that rhyme with judder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

udderpuddersiddurchuddarfuddergridder

Related words

shakejigglejouncejouncingjigglingjitterjidderjiggler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "judder"?▾

"Judder" has 2 syllables: judd · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "judder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "judder" is /ˈdʒʌdə/.

What does "judder" mean?▾

Judder: A spasmodic shaking.

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