How to pronounce doldrum
Say it like DOL-drum. Doldrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
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- DOL
- drum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doldrum 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.
- drumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doldrum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-drum.
What does doldrum mean?
- Boring, uninteresting.“She quit her doldrum job and left to seek a life of adventure.”
Where does doldrum come from?
The adjective is probably derived from the noun.
Questions about saying doldrum
How do you pronounce doldrum?
Say DOL-drum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑldrəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɒldrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doldrum?
Doldrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · drum.
Is doldrum 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 /ˈdɒldrəm/ (DOL-drum).