How to pronounce dodo
Say it like DOH-doh. Dodo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodo 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.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dodo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-doh.
What does dodo mean?
- A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
- A person or organization which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
- A hole in one.
- Fried plantain.
Where does dodo come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps from obsolete Portuguese doudo (“fool, simpleton, silly, stupid”) or Dutch dodaars.
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Questions about saying dodo
How do you pronounce dodo?
Say DOH-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodo?
Dodo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · doh.
Is dodo 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 /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ (DOH-doh).