How to pronounce don

Say it like this: /dɑn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/dɑn/

British/dɒn/

What does don mean?

nounA university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.

An employee of a university residence who lives among the student residents.

A mafia boss, especially one who is Italian or Italian-American.

verbTo put on clothing; to dress (oneself) in an article of personal attire.

“To don one's clothes.”

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