How to Pronounce Dons

To pronounce "dons", say DONS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DONS

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💡 Tip for remembering “dons”

"dons" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cons and bonze, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: donze — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dons mean?

noun

  1. A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil

noun

  1. A university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.
  2. An employee of a university residence who lives among the student residents.

verb

  1. (clothing) To put on, to dress in.

    “To don one's clothes.”

Synonyms

clothedightenrobe

Antonyms

doff

Words that rhyme with dons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consbonzeechelonsbronzefronsiconskhansnylonsphotonsfawnshoganslexicons

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dons"?▾

"Dons" has one syllable.

What does "dons" mean?▾

Dons: A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil

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