How to pronounce dungy
Say it like DUHNG-ee. Dungy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG).
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- DUHNG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dungy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dungy
American and British speakers say dungy in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌŋi/ in the US and /ˈdʌŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHNG-ee.
What does dungy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of dung.
- Covered in dung
Where does dungy come from?
From Middle English dongy, donky, dungy, equivalent to dung + -y.
Questions about saying dungy
How do you pronounce dungy?
Say DUHNG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌŋi/. In British English it is /ˈdʌŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dungy?
Dungy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG). Broken into parts: DUHNG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dungy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌŋi/ and the British form is /ˈdʌŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.