How to pronounce dunno
Say it like duh-NOH. Dunno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- duh
- NOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dunno
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DUHN-oh.
What does dunno mean?
- An utterance of the word dunno.
Where does dunno come from?
Written form of an informal pronunciation of don't know that is a reduction of do not know or does not know.
Words that rhyme with dunno
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dunno.
Questions about saying dunno
How do you pronounce dunno?
Say duh-NOH. The American pronunciation is /dəˈnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunno?
Dunno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: duh · NOH.
Is dunno pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdʌnəʊ/ (DUHN-oh).