how to pronounce dungarees

/ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/

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dungarees is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of dungarees in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… don't know how my velvet dungarees keep …”

meanings of dungarees

noun:

Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.

dungarees frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word dungarees occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.