How to pronounce donuts
Say it like DOH-nuhts. Donuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊˌnʌts/DOH-nuhts
UK British/ˈdəʊˌnʌts/DOH-nuhts
- DOH
- nuhts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donuts 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.
- nuhtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of donuts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-nuhts.
What does donuts mean?
noun
- plural of donut How to pronounce donut
Questions about saying donuts
How do you pronounce donuts?
Say DOH-nuhts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌnʌts/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊˌnʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donuts?
Donuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · nuhts.
Is donuts 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 /ˈdəʊˌnʌts/ (DOH-nuhts).