To pronounce "donjon", say DONJ-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɒndʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɒndʒən/
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"donjon" has 2 syllables: donj-on. It rhymes with spongin and amerongen, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Donjon" has 2 syllables: donj · on.
The IPA transcription of "donjon" is /ˈdɒndʒən/.
Donjon: The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a keep.
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