How to Pronounce "judas"
word
/ˈdʒudəs/
JOO-duhs
/ˈdʒuːdəs/
JOO-duhs
Definition
'Judas' is used to refer to someone who betrays a friend or a group, based on the biblical figure who betrayed Jesus. In some languages, it's also the word for a peephole in a door.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒudəs/
British English
/ˈdʒuːdəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOO-duhs
UK
JOO-duhs
Listen in Context
He called his friend a Judas for revealing his secret.
Many people think of Judas as a symbol of betrayal.
Some doors have a Judas so you can see who is outside.
After what he did, everyone at work started calling him a real Judas.