How to pronounce dholak
Say it like DOH-luk. Dholak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊlək/DOH-luk
UK British/ˈdəʊlək/DOH-luk
- DOH
- luk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dholak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dholak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-luk.
What does dholak mean?
noun
- A North Indian hand drum.
Questions about saying dholak
How do you pronounce dholak?
Say DOH-luk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlək/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊlək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dholak?
Dholak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · luk.
Is dholak 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 /ˈdəʊlək/ (DOH-luk).