How to pronounce donor
Say it like DOH-ner. Donor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donor 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of donor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-nuh.
What does donor mean?
- person who makes a gift of property
- (medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host)
Where does donor come from?
From Middle English donoure, donour; from Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur (See French donneur).
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Questions about saying donor
How do you pronounce donor?
Say DOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donor?
Donor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ner.
Is donor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdəʊnə/ (DOH-nuh).