How to pronounce dones
Say it like DUHNZ. Dones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dones
American and British speakers say dones in essentially the same way: /dʌnz/ in the US and /dʌnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHNZ.
What does dones mean?
- plural of done How to pronounce done
Words that rhyme with dones
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dones.
Questions about saying dones
How do you pronounce dones?
Say DUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /dʌnz/. In British English it is /dʌnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dones?
Dones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dones the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌnz/ and the British form is /dʌnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.