How to pronounce doon
Say it like DOON. Doon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of doon
American and British speakers say doon in essentially the same way: /dun/ in the US and /duːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOON.
What does doon mean?
- Down.
- Down.
- On a lower level than before; down.
Words that rhyme with doon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doon.
Words that sound like doon
Questions about saying doon
How do you pronounce doon?
Say DOON. The American pronunciation is /dun/. In British English it is /duːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doon?
Doon is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOON.
Do Americans and Brits say doon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dun/ and the British form is /duːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as doon?
Doon sounds the same as dune in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.