How to pronounce dobra
Say it like DOH-bruh. Dobra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dobra 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.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dobra
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-bruh.
What does dobra mean?
- The official or principal currency of São Tomé and Príncipe, divided into 100 cêntimos.
Where does dobra come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese dobra.
Words that rhyme with dobra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dobra.
Questions about saying dobra
How do you pronounce dobra?
Say DOH-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊbrə/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dobra?
Dobra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · bruh.
Is dobra 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 /ˈdəʊbrə/ (DOH-bruh).