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How to pronounce “dude”
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Pronunciation guide for dude
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of dude with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Stories from My NBA Career
I was like, fuck it, dude.
- Definition summary
- (chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce dude
Stories from My NBA Career

I was like, fuck it, dude.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “dude”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
- (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
- (slang) A tourist.
- (archaic) A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.
- [Interjection]
- (slang) A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, annoyance, etc.
- [Verb]
- To address someone as dude.
- To take a vacation in a dude ranch.
- (US) Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.
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