How to pronounce dun
Say it like DUHN. Dun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dun
American and British speakers say dun in essentially the same way: /dʌn/ in the US and /dʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHN.
What does dun mean?
- A brownish gray color.
- A collector of debts, especially one who is insistent and demanding.
- An urgent request or demand of payment.
- Of a brownish gray color.
Where does dun come from?
Alternative etymology derives the Old English word from Brythonic (compare Middle Welsh dwnn (“dark (red)”)), from Proto-Celtic *dusnos (compare Old Irish donn and Scottish Gaelic donn (“brown”)), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰews- (compare O
Words that rhyme with dun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dun.
Words that sound like dun
Questions about saying dun
How do you pronounce dun?
Say DUHN. The American pronunciation is /dʌn/. In British English it is /dʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dun?
Dun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say dun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌn/ and the British form is /dʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dun?
Dun sounds the same as done in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.