How to Pronounce Kudzu

To pronounce "kudzu", say KUDZ-u — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʊd.zuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkʊd.zuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kudzu”

"kudzu" has 2 syllables: kudz-u.

What does kudzu mean?

noun

  1. An Asian vine (several species in the genus Pueraria, but mostly Pueraria montans var. lobata, syn. Pueraria lobata in the US), grown as a root starch, and which is a notorious invasive weed in the United States.

Synonyms

Japanese arrowrootmile-a-minute

Related words

kuzumile-a-minutemekabupukeweedwisteria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kudzu"?▾

"Kudzu" has 2 syllables: kudz · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "kudzu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kudzu" is /ˈkʊd.zuː/.

What does "kudzu" mean?▾

Kudzu: An Asian vine (several species in the genus Pueraria, but mostly Pueraria montans var. lobata, syn. Pueraria lobata in the US), grown as a root starch, and which is a notorious invasive weed in the United States.

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