How to pronounce dolorous
Say it like DOL-uh-rus. Dolorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
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- DOL
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolorous 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dolorous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-uh-rus.
What does dolorous mean?
- Solemnly or ponderously sad.
Where does dolorous come from?
From Middle English dolorous, from Old French dolerous (modern French douloureux), from Late Latin dolōrōsus (“painful”), from Latin dolor.
Questions about saying dolorous
How do you pronounce dolorous?
Say DOL-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑlərəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɒlərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolorous?
Dolorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · uh · rus.
Is dolorous 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 /ˈdɒlərəs/ (DOL-uh-rus).