American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'during' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "during" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "during"

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Simple pronunciation
der-ihng
IPA transcription
/ˈdɚ.ɪŋ/
Word frequency
212th

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What does "during" mean?

  1. through the whole time or in the middle of something occurring

Examples of "during" in a sentence

  • I like to read during my lunch break.
  • The cat slept during the day.
  • During the storm, we stayed inside.

How common is "during"?

During is the 212th most common word in English.

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