How to pronounce dolma
Say it like DOHL-muh. Dolma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL).
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US American/ˈdoʊlmə/DOHL-muh
UK British/ˈdəʊlmə/DOHL-muh
- DOHL
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dolma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOHL-muh.
What does dolma mean?
noun
- Any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes. The filling generally consists of rice, minced meat or grains, together with onion, herbs and spices.
Questions about saying dolma
How do you pronounce dolma?
Say DOHL-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlmə/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊlmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolma?
Dolma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL). Broken into parts: DOHL · muh.
Is dolma 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 /ˈdəʊlmə/ (DOHL-muh).