How to pronounce dobro
Say it like DOH-broh. Dobro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- broh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dobro 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.
- brohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dobro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-broh.
What does dobro mean?
- An acoustic guitar with a metal resonator.
Where does dobro come from?
From the trade name Dobro, used by the Gibson Guitar Corporation, from Dopyera or Dopjera, the name of the inventors + brothers, and also a pun on Slovak dobro (“good”).
Questions about saying dobro
How do you pronounce dobro?
Say DOH-broh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌbroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊˌbrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dobro?
Dobro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · broh.
Is dobro 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 /ˈdəʊˌbrəʊ/ (DOH-broh).