How to pronounce doll
Say it like DOL. Doll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doll 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 doll
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL.
What does doll mean?
- a small replica of a person; used as a toy
- informal terms for a (young) woman
Where does doll come from?
Etymology 1, noun sense 7 was coined and popularized by American writer Jacqueline Susann in 1966 through her book Valley of the Dolls (1966) and the film adaptation Valley of the Dolls (1967).
Words that rhyme with doll
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doll.
Words that sound like doll
Questions about saying doll
How do you pronounce doll?
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 doll?
Doll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DOL.
Is doll 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 doll?
Doll sounds the same as dahl, dol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.