How to pronounce donut
Say it like DOH-nuht. Donut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- nuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donut 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.
- nuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of donut
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-nuht.
What does donut mean?
- Alternative spelling of doughnut.
Where does donut come from?
Alteration of doughnut, from dough + nut.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with donut
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Words that sound like donut
Questions about saying donut
How do you pronounce donut?
Say DOH-nuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donut?
Donut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · nuht.
Is donut 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 /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ (DOH-nuht).
What words sound the same as donut?
Donut sounds the same as doughnut in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.