Correct spelling for the English word "sude" is [sˈuːd], [sˈuːd], [s_ˈuː_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The term "sude" is derived from the Old English word "sūþ" or "sūþe", which means "south" or "southwards". This Old English word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language, where it is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages. Ultimately, the origin can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *sū, meaning "sun" or "to shine". The connection between the concept of the south and the sun likely stems from the fact that the sun generally appears in the southern part of the sky in the northern hemisphere. Over time, "sude" evolved into the Modern English word "south", retaining its original association with the southern direction.