How to Pronounce Donut

To pronounce "donut", say DON-ut — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdoʊnət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈdoʊnət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “donut”

"donut" has 2 syllables: don-ut. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

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

What does donut mean?

noun

  1. A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape, and mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, sometimes filled with jelly, custard or cream.
  2. Anything in the shape of a torus.

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Words that rhyme with donut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

doughnutsinkerjellybagelpillowcushionslap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "donut"?▾

"Donut" has 2 syllables: don · ut.

What is the IPA transcription of "donut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "donut" is /ˈdoʊnət/.

What does "donut" mean?▾

Donut: A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape, and mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, sometimes filled with jelly, custard or cream.

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