How to pronounce adorkable
Say it like uh-DOR-kuh-bul. Adorkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- uh
- DOR
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adorkable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adorkable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAW-kuh-bul.
What does adorkable mean?
- Adorable in a dorky, socially awkward manner.
Where does adorkable come from?
Blend of adorable + dork.
Questions about saying adorkable
How do you pronounce adorkable?
Say uh-DOR-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrkəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adorkable?
Adorkable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: uh · DOR · kuh · bul.
Is adorkable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdɔːkəbəl/ (uh-DAW-kuh-bul).