How to pronounce whodunits
Say it like hoo-DUHN-its. Whodunits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN).
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- hoo
- DUHN
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whodunits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whodunits
American and British speakers say whodunits in essentially the same way: /huˈdʌnɪts/ in the US and /huːˈdʌnɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: hoo-DUHN-its.
What does whodunits mean?
- plural of whodunit How to pronounce whodunit
Questions about saying whodunits
How do you pronounce whodunits?
Say hoo-DUHN-its. The American pronunciation is /huˈdʌnɪts/. In British English it is /huːˈdʌnɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whodunits?
Whodunits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHN). Broken into parts: hoo · DUHN · its.
Do Americans and Brits say whodunits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /huˈdʌnɪts/ and the British form is /huːˈdʌnɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.