Start with the /d/ sound. Place your tongue behind your upper teeth.
Move to the /u/ sound, like 'oo' in 'food'. Keep lips rounded.
Ensure a smooth transition from /d/ to /u/ without resting.
duh (d-uh)
doe (d-oh)
dewey (dew-ey)
Start with the /d/ sound. Tongue behind upper teeth.
Add the /j/ sound like in 'yes'.
Finish with /uː/, similar to 'oo' in 'food'. Round your lips.
jo (j-oo)
do (d-oh)
dyew (d-yew)
In British English, yes. In American English, no.
In American English, they are similar. Focus on the vowel sound.
This pronunciation includes a /j/ sound, making it distinct.
Expected at a certain time.
/dɛt/
Money owed
/djuːz/
Fees or subscriptions to be paid
/ʌnˈdjuː/
Excessive or unnecessary
- /d/ vs. /dɛt/
- Singular /d/; 'dues' has plural spelling with /z/ sound
- 'due' is one syllable; 'undue' starts with /ʌn/
Keep your lips rounded and relaxed for the /u/ sound.
Practice slowly transitioning between /d/ and /uː/ to avoid extra sounds.
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