How to Pronounce Duenna

To pronounce "duenna", say DUENN-a — 2 syllables, IPA /duˈɛ.nə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/duˈɛ.nə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duenna”

"duenna" has 2 syllables: duenn-a.

What does duenna mean?

noun

  1. A chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman.
  2. A governess or nanny.

Related words

governesschaperonduennadomchaperonegriffinduchessdamselvalet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duenna"?▾

"Duenna" has 2 syllables: duenn · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "duenna"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duenna" is /duˈɛ.nə/.

What does "duenna" mean?▾

Duenna: A chaperon of a young lady, usually an older woman.

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