How to pronounce dungeons
Say it like DUHN-junz. Dungeons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
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- DUHN
- junz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dungeons 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.
- junzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dungeons
American and British speakers say dungeons in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌndʒənz/ in the US and /ˈdʌndʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHN-junz.
What does dungeons mean?
- plural of dungeon How to pronounce dungeon
Questions about saying dungeons
How do you pronounce dungeons?
Say DUHN-junz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌndʒənz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌndʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dungeons?
Dungeons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · junz.
Do Americans and Brits say dungeons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌndʒənz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌndʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.