How to pronounce donis
Say it like DOH-nis. Donis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊnɪs/DOH-nis
UK British/ˈdəʊnɪs/DOH-nis
- DOH
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donis 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.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of donis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-nis.
What does donis mean?
noun
- plural of doni
Questions about saying donis
How do you pronounce donis?
Say DOH-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donis?
Donis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · nis.
Is donis 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 /ˈdəʊnɪs/ (DOH-nis).