How to pronounce dungeon
Say it like DUHN-jun. Dungeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dungeon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DUHN
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dungeon 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dungeon
American and British speakers say dungeon in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌndʒən/ in the US and /ˈdʌndʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHN-jun.
What does dungeon mean?
- the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
- a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined
Where does dungeon come from?
The game term has been popularized by Dungeons & Dragons.
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Questions about saying dungeon
How do you pronounce dungeon?
Say DUHN-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌndʒən/. In British English it is /ˈdʌndʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dungeon?
Dungeon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say dungeon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌndʒən/ and the British form is /ˈdʌndʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.