English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Due Pronunciation
Due is pronounced DYOO, IPA /ˈdju/.
DYOO
US /ˈdju/ · UK /ˈdjuː/
Syllables: DYOO (1 syllable)
adjective and noun: Expected at a certain time, or owed.
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Due in a Sentence
- The rent is due on the first.
- The train is due in four minutes.
- Give her the credit that is due.
Common Mispronunciations of Due
Not DOO-ee
One beat is all there is. The final e is silent and only marks the long vowel before it.
Not JOO
In fast speech the d and the y glide really do merge towards a j, and many native speakers say something close to joo. As a careful form, keep the d and the glide separate.
Tip: Most British speakers keep the y glide and say DYOO; most Americans drop it, making due sound exactly like do.
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