How to Pronounce Whodunit

To pronounce "whodunit", say WHOD-un-it — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whodunit”

"whodunit" has 3 syllables: whod-un-it. It rhymes with binate and spinet, if that helps it stick.

What does whodunit mean?

noun

  1. A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

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Words that rhyme with whodunit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

binatespinettinetpinnatequinnatkinateninutbrunett

Related words

mysteryframefabricwhodunnitwhodunwhathowdunithowdunnitwhydunnit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whodunit"?▾

"Whodunit" has 3 syllables: whod · un · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "whodunit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whodunit" is /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/.

What does "whodunit" mean?▾

Whodunit: A novel or drama concerning a crime (usually a murder) in which a detective follows clues to determine the perpetrator.

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