How to pronounce dolman
Say it like DOHL-mun. Dolman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL).
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- DOHL
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dolman
American and British speakers say dolman in essentially the same way: /ˈdoʊlmən/ in the US and /ˈdɒlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOL-mun.
What does dolman mean?
- A long, loose garment with narrow sleeves and an opening in the front, generally worn by Turks.
- A short, close-fitting, heavily braided military jacket, usually worn under a pelisse, originally by hussars.
- A woman's garment with wide capelike sleeves.
Questions about saying dolman
How do you pronounce dolman?
Say DOHL-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlmən/. In British English it is /ˈdɒlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolman?
Dolman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL). Broken into parts: DOHL · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say dolman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdoʊlmən/ and the British form is /ˈdɒlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.