Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:
- The first letter, "D," is pronounced as a voiced dental stop, similar to the "d" in English "door."
- The second letter, "ù," represents a long, rounded vowel sound, similar to the "oo" sound in English "boot."
- The third letter, "n," is pronounced as a voiced alveolar nasal, similar to the "n" in English "nose."
- The fourth letter, "c," is silent in this name.
- The fifth letter, "a," is pronounced as a short, open vowel sound, similar to the "ah" sound in English "father."
- The final letter, "n," is pronounced as a voiced alveolar nasal, similar to the "n" in English "nose."
So, the full pronunciation of Duncan in Scottish Gaelic is "toonkən."