How to pronounce Duncan
Say it like DUHNG-kun. Duncan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG).
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- DUHNG
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duncan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Duncan
American and British speakers say Duncan in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌŋkən/ in the US and /ˈdʌŋkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHNG-kun.
What does Duncan mean?
- A river in British Columbia, Canada; running 206 km near Mount Dawson into the Kootenay Lake; named for prospector John Duncan.
- A short river in the Southern Alps, West Coast Region, New Zealand.
Words that rhyme with Duncan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Duncan.
Questions about saying Duncan
How do you pronounce Duncan?
Say DUHNG-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌŋkən/. In British English it is /ˈdʌŋkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Duncan?
Duncan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG). Broken into parts: DUHNG · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say Duncan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌŋkən/ and the British form is /ˈdʌŋkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.