The word "donnean" is a Scottish term used to describe something that is rough and uneven. Its spelling can be confusing, but it is pronounced as "doh-nee-uhn" in the IPA phonetic transcription. The "doh" sound represents the "d" consonant, while "nee" is pronounced like "nee" in "knee". The final "uhn" is pronounced like "uhn" in "fun", making it a three-syllable word. Despite its uncommon use in everyday language, "donnean" is a valuable term for expressing a certain kind of texture or surface.