How to pronounce durn
Say it like DURN. Durn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɝn/DURN
UK British/dɜːn/DURN
- DURN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of durn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DURN.
What does durn mean?
adjective
- darn; damn.
- Darn; damned; extremely.
- darn; damn
Words that rhyme with durn
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Questions about saying durn
How do you pronounce durn?
Say DURN. The American pronunciation is /dɝn/. In British English it is /dɜːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durn?
Durn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DURN.
Is durn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɜːn/ (DURN).