How do native English speakers say "don't know"?

Native speakers reduce "don't know" to "dunno" (/ˈdʌnoʊ/) in natural speech. I do not know; I am uncertain or unaware of something.

don't know → dunno | Compression

Q: What is the connected speech form of "don't know"?

"don't know" becomes "dunno" — a compression pattern. 'Dunno' is a very common and informal way to say 'don't know'. It happens when the 't' sound is dropped, and the two words are quickly merged into one.

don't know → dunno /ˈdʌnoʊ/ Compression

I do not know; I am uncertain or unaware of something.

'Dunno' is a very common and informal way to say 'don't know'. It happens when the 't' sound is dropped, and the two words are quickly merged into one.

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don't know → dunno

/ˈdʌnoʊ/

I do not know; I am uncertain or unaware of something.

'Dunno' is a very common and informal way to say 'don't know'. It happens when the 't' sound is dropped, and the two words are quickly merged into one.

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Example 1

Hey, what time does the movie start? I dunno.

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Example 2

Where did I leave my keys? I really dunno.

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Example 3

Why is the Wi-Fi so slow today? Dunno, it's been weird.

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Example 4

Do you think he'll actually show up? I dunno, maybe.

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Example 5

She just said she was busy, dunno what that means.

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don't know → dunno