How to pronounce dol
Say it like DOL. Dol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɑl/DOL
UK British/dɒl/DOL
- DOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL.
What does dol mean?
noun
- The unit of measurement for pain.
Where does dol come from?
Clipping of Latin dolor (“sorrow, pain”).
Words that rhyme with dol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dol.
Words that sound like dol
Questions about saying dol
How do you pronounce dol?
Say DOL. The American pronunciation is /dɑl/. In British English it is /dɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dol?
Dol is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOL.
Is dol 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 /dɒl/ (DOL).
What words sound the same as dol?
Dol sounds the same as dahl, doll in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.