How to pronounce dunce
Say it like DUHNS. Dunce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dunce. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DUHNS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHNSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dunce
American and British speakers say dunce in essentially the same way: /dʌns/ in the US and /dʌns/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHNS.
What does dunce mean?
- An unintelligent person.
Where does dunce come from?
1530, named after John Duns Scotus (c.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dunce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dunce.
Questions about saying dunce
How do you pronounce dunce?
Say DUHNS. The American pronunciation is /dʌns/. In British English it is /dʌns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunce?
Dunce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHNS.
Do Americans and Brits say dunce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌns/ and the British form is /dʌns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.