How to pronounce dunnock
Say it like DUHN-uk. Dunnock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
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- DUHN
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunnock 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dunnock
American and British speakers say dunnock in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌnək/ in the US and /ˈdʌnək/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHN-uk.
What does dunnock mean?
- A small European and Asian passerine bird, Prunella modularis; the hedge sparrow or hedge warbler.
Where does dunnock come from?
From Middle English donek, dunok, from Old English *dunnuc, equivalent to dun (“brownish gray”) + -ock (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying dunnock
How do you pronounce dunnock?
Say DUHN-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌnək/. In British English it is /ˈdʌnək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunnock?
Dunnock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say dunnock the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌnək/ and the British form is /ˈdʌnək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.