How to Pronounce Durn

To pronounce "durn", say DURN — one syllable, IPA /dɜː(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dɜː(ɹ)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “durn”

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

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

What does durn mean?

adjective

  1. Darn; damn.

adverb

  1. Darn; damned; extremely.

interjection

  1. Darn; damn

Words that rhyme with durn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discerntaciturnsternconcernspurnreturndernchurnturnyearnburnunconcern

Related words

darndarneddadburndanggoshdurndadgumdaggumgoddarned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "durn"?▾

"Durn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "durn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "durn" is /dɜː(ɹ)n/.

What does "durn" mean?▾

Durn: Darn; damn.

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