How to Pronounce “sudo”
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- American (US)
- /ˈsuːduː/
- British (UK)
- /ˈsuːduː/
What “sudo” means
noun — A Unix command that allows a user to run a program with the security privileges of another user.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “sudo” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈsuːduː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "sudo" mean?
sudo (noun): A Unix command that allows a user to run a program with the security privileges of another user.
How do you pronounce "sudo" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "sudo", /ˈsuːduː/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "sudo"?
/ˈsuːduː/ in American English, /ˈsuːduː/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "sudo"?
“sudo” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈsuːduː/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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