How to pronounce Darfur
Say it like dah-FOOR. Darfur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOOR).
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US American/ˌdɑˈfur/dah-FOOR
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- dah
- FOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darfur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does Darfur mean?
proper noun
- A region in western Sudan where the Fur live.
Words that rhyme with Darfur
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Questions about saying Darfur
How do you pronounce Darfur?
Say dah-FOOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑˈfur/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Darfur?
Darfur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOOR). Broken into parts: dah · FOOR.