English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pudding Pronunciation
Pudding is pronounced PUU-ding, IPA /ˈpʊdɪŋ/.
PUU-ding
US /ˈpʊdɪŋ/ · UK /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
Syllables: PUU · ding (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A sweet dish served at the end of a meal, or in British use dessert in general.
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Pudding in a Sentence
- There is rice pudding in the fridge.
- What is for pudding tonight?
- Black pudding is savoury despite the name.
Common Mispronunciations of Pudding
Not PUH-ding
The u here is the rounded vowel of put and push, not the open one of cup. English keeps this older sound after p and b in a handful of words.
Not POO-ding
The vowel is short and relaxed rather than the long oo of food. Lips round a little, then release quickly.
Tip: Match the vowel to put, bush, and sugar. Those four all resist the cup vowel.
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