How to pronounce durian
Say it like DUUR-ee-un. Durian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUR).
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- DUUR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of durian
American and British speakers say durian in essentially the same way: /ˈdʊriən/ in the US and /ˈdʊəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOOR-ee-un.
What does durian mean?
- Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia.
- The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.
- A deep, rich yellow color, like that of durian flesh (also called durian yellow).
Where does durian come from?
From Malay durian, ultimately from Proto-Austronesian *duʀi (“thorn”).
Words that rhyme with durian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of durian.
Questions about saying durian
How do you pronounce durian?
Say DUUR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʊriən/. In British English it is /ˈdʊəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durian?
Durian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUR). Broken into parts: DUUR · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say durian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʊriən/ and the British form is /ˈdʊəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.