How to pronounce duenna
Say it like doo-EN-uh. Duenna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- doo
- EN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duenna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of duenna
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dyoo-EN-uh.
What does duenna mean?
- A chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman.
- A governess or nanny.
Where does duenna come from?
From Old Spanish duenna or dueña, from Vulgar Latin donna, from Latin domina (“Lady”).
Words that rhyme with duenna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duenna.
Questions about saying duenna
How do you pronounce duenna?
Say doo-EN-uh. The American pronunciation is /duˈɛnə/. In British English it is /djuːˈɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duenna?
Duenna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: doo · EN · uh.
Is duenna pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːˈɛnə/ (dyoo-EN-uh).