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How to pronounce dunkel

Say it like DUHNG-kul. Dunkel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG).

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US American/ˈdʌŋkəl/DUHNG-kul
UK British/ˈdʌŋkəl/DUHNG-kul
  • DUHNG
  • kul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dunkel pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of dunkel

American and British speakers say dunkel in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈdʌŋkəl/ in the UK.

British respelling: DUHNG-kul.

What does dunkel mean?

noun
  1. A type of dark German lager, typically ranging in color from amber to dark reddish brown, and characterized by its smooth malty flavor.

Where does dunkel come from?

From German dunkel (“dark”).

Words that rhyme with dunkel

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Questions about saying dunkel

How do you pronounce dunkel?

Say DUHNG-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʌŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dunkel?

Dunkel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHNG). Broken into parts: DUHNG · kul.

Do Americans and Brits say dunkel the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʌŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).