How to pronounce doddering
Say it like DOD-uh-ring. Doddering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOD).
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- DOD
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doddering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doddering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOD-uh-ring.
What does doddering mean?
- Mentally or physically infirm due to old age; senile.
- present participle and gerund of dodder How to pronounce dodder
- A shaking or trembling movement, as of old age.
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Words that rhyme with doddering
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Questions about saying doddering
How do you pronounce doddering?
Say DOD-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doddering?
Doddering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOD). Broken into parts: DOD · uh · ring.
Is doddering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/ (DOD-uh-ring).