How to pronounce adoze
Say it like uh-DOHZ. Adoze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOHZ).
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- uh
- DOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adoze 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.
- DOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of adoze
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-DOHZ.
What does adoze mean?
- Dozing, napping, asleep.
- Dozing, napping, asleep.“He lay adoze, rousing only when someone came too close.”
Where does adoze come from?
From a- + doze.
Words that rhyme with adoze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adoze.
Questions about saying adoze
How do you pronounce adoze?
Say uh-DOHZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈdoʊz/. In British English it is /əˈdəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adoze?
Adoze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOHZ). Broken into parts: uh · DOHZ.
Is adoze pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈdəʊz/ (uh-DOHZ).