How to pronounce dungarees
Say it like duhng-guh-REEZ. Dungarees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ).
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- duhng
- guh
- REEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dungarees pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dungarees
American and British speakers say dungarees in essentially the same way: /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriz/ in the US and /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: duhng-guh-REEZ.
What does dungarees mean?
- Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.“Helen donned a pair of faded dungarees and grabbed her knapsack before rushing off to school.”
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Words that rhyme with dungarees
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Questions about saying dungarees
How do you pronounce dungarees?
Say duhng-guh-REEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriz/. In British English it is /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dungarees?
Dungarees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ). Broken into parts: duhng · guh · REEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dungarees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriz/ and the British form is /ˌdʌŋɡəˈriːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.