How to Pronounce Pseud

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

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Letters

/suːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pseud”

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

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

What does pseud mean?

noun

  1. An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur

Words that rhyme with pseud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

pseudopretenderimpostorimposterfakerfakeshamfraud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pseud"?▾

"Pseud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pseud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pseud" is /suːd/.

What does "pseud" mean?▾

Pseud: An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur

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