How to pronounce dunder
Say it like DUHN-der. Dunder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
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US American/ˈdʌndər/DUHN-der
UK British/ˈdʌndə/DUHN-duh
- DUHN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dunder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUHN-duh.
What does dunder mean?
noun
- The lees or dregs of cane juice, used in the distillation of rum.
- Distillery effluent.
- A double underscore, __.
Questions about saying dunder
How do you pronounce dunder?
Say DUHN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌndər/. In British English it is /ˈdʌndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunder?
Dunder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · der.
Is dunder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʌndə/ (DUHN-duh).