How to pronounce dolmen
Say it like DOHL-mun. Dolmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL).
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- DOHL
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolmen 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 dolmen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOHL-mun.
What does dolmen mean?
- Any megalithic tomb, including passage graves and wedge tombs.
Where does dolmen come from?
Borrowed from French dolmen.
Words that rhyme with dolmen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dolmen.
Questions about saying dolmen
How do you pronounce dolmen?
Say DOHL-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊlmən/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolmen?
Dolmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOHL). Broken into parts: DOHL · mun.
Is dolmen 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 /ˈdəʊlmən/ (DOHL-mun).