How to Pronounce Sudoku

To pronounce "sudoku", say SUD-ok-u — 3 syllables, IPA /su-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/su-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sudoku”

"sudoku" has 3 syllables: sud-ok-u.

What does sudoku mean?

noun

  1. (games, puzzles) A type of puzzle whose completion requires each of typically nine rows and columns and each of as many usually square subregions to contain, without duplication, the digits from 1 to 9 (or the grid dimension).

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sudoku"?▾

"Sudoku" has 3 syllables: sud · ok · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "sudoku"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sudoku" is /su-/.

What does "sudoku" mean?▾

Sudoku: (games, puzzles) A type of puzzle whose completion requires each of typically nine rows and columns and each of as many usually square subregions to contain, without duplication, the digits from 1 to 9 (or the grid dimension).

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