How to Pronounce "dud"
word
/ˈdəd/
DUHD
/dˈʌd/
DUD
Definition
Something that does not work as it should or is a complete failure; can also refer informally to a person who is not successful or effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdəd/
British English
/dˈʌd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHD
UK
DUD
Listen in Context
The fireworks were a dud and didn't go off.
The movie was a total dud at the box office.
This battery is a dud. It doesn't work.
Everyone expected a great show, but it turned out to be a dud.