How to pronounce dolehead
Say it like DAW-uul-hed. Dolehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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US American/ˈdɔʊlhɛd/DAW-uul-hed
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- DAW
- uul
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolehead pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does dolehead mean?
noun
- An unemployed person who has no intention of seeking a job, and survives on government-funded unemployment benefits.“Paddy was a dolehead who was too lazy to ever work a day in his life.”
Where does dolehead come from?
From dole + head.
Questions about saying dolehead
How do you pronounce dolehead?
Say DAW-uul-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔʊlhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolehead?
Dolehead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · uul · hed.