How to pronounce dolesome
Say it like DOHL-sum. Dolesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL).
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- DOHL
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolesome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dolesome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOHL-sum.
What does dolesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by sorrow and grief; doleful; dismal; gloomy.
Where does dolesome come from?
From dole (“sorrow, grief”) + -some.
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Questions about saying dolesome
How do you pronounce dolesome?
Say DOHL-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlsəm/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊlsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolesome?
Dolesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL). Broken into parts: DOHL · sum.
Is dolesome 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 /ˈdəʊlsəm/ (DOHL-sum).