How to pronounce dunes
Say it like DOONZ. Dunes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dunz/DOONZ
UK British/djuːnz/DYOONZ
- DOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of dunes
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOONZ.
What does dunes mean?
noun
- plural of dune How to pronounce dune
Questions about saying dunes
How do you pronounce dunes?
Say DOONZ. The American pronunciation is /dunz/. In British English it is /djuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunes?
Dunes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOONZ.
Is dunes 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 /djuːnz/ (DYOONZ).