How to Pronounce "dunes"
word
ˈdunz
DOONZ
djˈuːnz
DYOONZ
Definition
Large hills or ridges of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdunz
British English
djˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOONZ
UK
DYOONZ
Listen in Context
The children played on the dunes by the beach.
The desert is full of high dunes.
Plants sometimes grow on the dunes.
From the top of the dunes, you can see the whole coastline.