How to pronounce doona
Say it like DOO-nuh. Doona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doona
American and British speakers say doona in essentially the same way: /ˈdunə/ in the US and /ˈduːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-nuh.
What does doona mean?
- A padded blanket used as a cover in bed; a duvet.
Where does doona come from?
Originally a product name, derived from Danish dyne /dyːnə/.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with doona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doona.
Questions about saying doona
How do you pronounce doona?
Say DOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdunə/. In British English it is /ˈduːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doona?
Doona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say doona the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdunə/ and the British form is /ˈduːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.