How to pronounce dolce
Say it like DOHL-chay. Dolce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL).
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- DOHL
- chay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dolce
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOHL-chay.
What does dolce mean?
- A soft-toned organ stop.
Where does dolce come from?
From Italian dolce. Doublet of douce, doux, and dulce.
Questions about saying dolce
How do you pronounce dolce?
Say DOHL-chay. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlˌtʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊlˌtʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolce?
Dolce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL). Broken into parts: DOHL · chay.
Is dolce 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 /ˈdəʊlˌtʃeɪ/ (DOHL-chay).