How to pronounce dunning
Say it like DUHN-ing. Dunning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
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- DUHN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dunning
American and British speakers say dunning in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʌnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHN-ing.
What does dunning mean?
- present participle and gerund of dun How to pronounce dun
- Attempt to collect a debt.“He asked his attorney to send her a dunning letter.”
Words that rhyme with dunning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dunning.
Questions about saying dunning
How do you pronounce dunning?
Say DUHN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunning?
Dunning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say dunning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʌnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.