Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does dun dun mean?
A double-headed African bass drum.
Where does dun dun come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba dùndún.

How to pronounce dun dun

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dun dun”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “dun dun”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “dun dun” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.