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How to Pronounce Duncan

Duncan / duhngkuhn /

The name Duncan is a Male name of English origin meaning "Dark warrior". It is pronounced duhngkuhn.

English Male

Duncan is a English name meaning "Dark warrior". The name Duncan has Scottish and Gaelic origins. It is derived from the Gaelic name Donnchadh, composed of 'donn' meaning 'brown' or 'dark', and 'cath' meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'.

Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic duhngkuhn
IPA dʌŋkən

Say it as duhngkuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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How do you pronounce Duncan?
Duncan is pronounced duhngkuhn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Duncan?
The correct pronunciation of Duncan is duhngkuhn (IPA: dʌŋkən).
Is Duncan a English name?
Yes, Duncan is a English name meaning "Dark warrior".

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