How to pronounce dolphins
Say it like DOL-funz. Dolphins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
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US American/ˈdɑlfənz/DOL-funz
UK British/ˈdɒlfɪnz/DOL-finz
- DOL
- funz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolphins 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.
- funzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dolphins
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-finz.
What does dolphins mean?
noun
- plural of dolphin How to pronounce dolphin
Questions about saying dolphins
How do you pronounce dolphins?
Say DOL-funz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑlfənz/. In British English it is /ˈdɒlfɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolphins?
Dolphins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · funz.
Is dolphins 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 /ˈdɒlfɪnz/ (DOL-finz).