How to pronounce dhole
Say it like DOHL. Dhole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dhole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOHL.
What does dhole mean?
- An Asian wild dog, Cuon alpinus.
Words that rhyme with dhole
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Words that sound like dhole
Questions about saying dhole
How do you pronounce dhole?
Say DOHL. The American pronunciation is /doʊl/. In British English it is /dəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhole?
Dhole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOHL.
Is dhole 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 /dəʊl/ (DOHL).
What words sound the same as dhole?
Dhole sounds the same as dole in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.