How to pronounce induna
Say it like in-DOO-nuh. Induna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- in
- DOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Induna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of induna
American and British speakers say induna in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdunə/ in the US and /ɪnˈduːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DOO-nuh.
What does induna mean?
- A South African tribal councillor or headman (under the king); someone in authority, a boss.
Where does induna come from?
Borrowed from Zulu induna.
Words that rhyme with induna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of induna.
Questions about saying induna
How do you pronounce induna?
Say in-DOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdunə/. In British English it is /ɪnˈduːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in induna?
Induna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · DOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say induna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdunə/ and the British form is /ɪnˈduːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.