How Do You Spell DUNT?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌnt] (IPA)

Dunt is a word that is often used in Scottish and Northern English dialects. Its spelling can be explained with the use of IPA phonetic transcription as /dʌnt/ where the diacritic marks are used to show the pronunciation of each sound. The first sound /d/ is a voiced dental plosive and the vowel sound /ʌ/ is a mid-central vowel. The final sound /nt/ is a nasal plosive followed by a voiceless alveolar plosive. Overall, the spelling of the word dunt represents the sounds that are used in its pronunciation.

DUNT Meaning and Definition

1. Dunt is a noun that refers to a dull thud or a heavy blow. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to strike with such force to produce a dull sound or to collide forcefully. This term is mainly used in British English, particularly Scottish dialects.

   As a noun, "dunt" describes a sound or impact that is characterized by its lack of sharpness or resonance. It suggests a heavy, solid, and sometimes muffled noise, typically produced when one object hits or collides with another. It is often associated with dull, blunt, or heavy objects coming into contact.

   When used as a verb, "dunt" describes the act of forcefully striking or knocking something to produce a dull sound. It implies a collision or impact with significant force, sometimes resulting in a dent or damage. The action of "dunting" can also convey a sense of suddenness, abruptness, or rudeness.

   In Scottish dialects, "dunt" can also be used figuratively to describe a verbal or emotional impact. In this context, it refers to sharp criticism, a hurtful remark, or a psychological blow.

   Overall, "dunt" is a versatile term that captures the essence of a solid, heavy impact or blow both in its physical and metaphorical senses.

2. A blow.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DUNT

• d7nt
• dujt
• duht
• dun6
• dun5
• xdunt
• dxunt
• cdunt
• fdunt
• dfunt
• edunt
• dyunt
• duynt
• duhnt
• djunt
• dujnt
• d8unt
• du8nt
• d7unt

Etymology of DUNT

The word "dunt" is a Scottish term that is primarily used to describe a dull, heavy blow or impact. It is thought to have originated from the Middle English word "dount" or "dunt", which meant to strike or beat. In turn, this Middle English term derived from the Old English word "dynt", which had a similar meaning. The ultimate root of "dunt" is believed to be the Old Norse word "dyntr", which meant a push or blow. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of the word "dunt" may have evolved, but its basic meaning has remained consistent.

Conjugate verb Dunt

CONDITIONAL

I would dunt

you would dunt

he/she/it would dunt

we would dunt

they would dunt

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dunting

you would be dunting

he/she/it would be dunting

we would be dunting

they would be dunting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dunt

you would have dunt

he/she/it would have dunt

we would have dunt

they would have dunt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dunting

you would have been dunting

he/she/it would have been dunting

we would have been dunting

they would have been dunting

FUTURE

I will dunt

you will dunt

he/she/it will dunt

we will dunt

they will dunt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dunting

you will be dunting

he/she/it will be dunting

we will be dunting

they will be dunting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dunted

you will have dunted

he/she/it will have dunted

we will have dunted

they will have dunted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dunting

you will have been dunting

he/she/it will have been dunting

we will have been dunting

they will have been dunting

IMPERATIVE

you dunt

we let´s dunt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dunt

PAST

I dunted

you dunted

he/she/it dunted

we dunted

they dunted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dunting

you were dunting

he/she/it was dunting

we were dunting

they were dunting

PAST PARTICIPLE

dunted

PAST PERFECT

I had dunted

you had dunted

he/she/it had dunted

we had dunted

they had dunted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dunting

you had been dunting

he/she/it had been dunting

we had been dunting

they had been dunting

PRESENT

I dunt

you dunt

he/she/it dunts

we dunt

they dunt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dunting

you are dunting

he/she/it is dunting

we are dunting

they are dunting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dunting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dunted

you have dunted

he/she/it has dunted

we have dunted

they have dunted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dunting

you have been dunting

he/she/it has been dunting

we have been dunting

they have been dunting