How to pronounce whodunit
Say it like hoo-DUHN-it. Whodunit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN).
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- hoo
- DUHN
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whodunit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whodunit
American and British speakers say whodunit in essentially the same way: /ˌhuˈdʌnɪt/ in the US and /ˌhuːˈdʌnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: hoo-DUHN-it.
What does whodunit mean?
- A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.
Where does whodunit come from?
Coined by critic Donald Gordon in 1930.
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Questions about saying whodunit
How do you pronounce whodunit?
Say hoo-DUHN-it. The American pronunciation is /ˌhuˈdʌnɪt/. In British English it is /ˌhuːˈdʌnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whodunit?
Whodunit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN). Broken into parts: hoo · DUHN · it.
Do Americans and Brits say whodunit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhuˈdʌnɪt/ and the British form is /ˌhuːˈdʌnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.