How to pronounce donat
Say it like DOH-nut. Donat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊnət/DOH-nut
UK British/ˈdəʊnət/DOH-nut
- DOH
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of donat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-nut.
What does donat mean?
noun
- A rank in some knightly orders.
Questions about saying donat
How do you pronounce donat?
Say DOH-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊnət/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donat?
Donat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · nut.
Is donat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊnət/ (DOH-nut).