How to pronounce dolus
Say it like DOH-lus. Dolus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dolus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-lus.
What does dolus mean?
- Evil intent: malice or fraud.
Words that rhyme with dolus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dolus.
Questions about saying dolus
How do you pronounce dolus?
Say DOH-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolus?
Dolus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · lus.
Is dolus 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 /ˈdəʊləs/ (DOH-lus).