How to pronounce dunnart
Say it like DUHN-ert. Dunnart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
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- DUHN
- ert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunnart 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.
- ertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dunnart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUHN-ut.
What does dunnart mean?
- Any species of the genus Sminthopsis of small carnivorous marsupials that resemble mice or shrews.
Where does dunnart come from?
Probably borrowed from Nyunga danard (“Sminthopsis griseoventer”).
Questions about saying dunnart
How do you pronounce dunnart?
Say DUHN-ert. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌnərt/. In British English it is /ˈdʌnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunnart?
Dunnart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · ert.
Is dunnart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʌnət/ (DUHN-ut).