How to pronounce dunny
Say it like DUHN-ee. Dunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN).
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- DUHN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dunny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dunny
American and British speakers say dunny in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌni/ in the US and /ˈdʌni/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHN-ee.
What does dunny mean?
- Somewhat dun, dusky brownish.
- An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
- Any other place or fixture used for urination and defecation: a latrine; a lavatory; a toilet.
- A passageway, particularly those connecting an outhouse to the main building.
- A cellar, basement, or underground passage.
Where does dunny come from?
From dun (“dusky brown”) + -y (“forming adjectives of lesser degree”).
Words that rhyme with dunny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dunny.
Questions about saying dunny
How do you pronounce dunny?
Say DUHN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌni/. In British English it is /ˈdʌni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dunny?
Dunny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHN). Broken into parts: DUHN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dunny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌni/ and the British form is /ˈdʌni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.