How to pronounce dune
Say it like DOON. Dune is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dune
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOON.
What does dune mean?
- A ridge or hill of sand piled up by currents of wind or water.
Where does dune come from?
Partly from a dialectal form of down; and partly from Dutch duin (from Middle Dutch dune) or from Middle Low German dûne; all ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *dūn, *dūnā, of uncertain origin; possibly from Proto-Celtic *dūnom (“strongho
Words that rhyme with dune
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dune.
Questions about saying dune
How do you pronounce dune?
Say DOON. The American pronunciation is /dun/. In British English it is /djuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dune?
Dune is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOON.
Is dune 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 /djuːn/ (DYOON).