How to pronounce dopa
Say it like DOH-puh. Dopa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdoʊpə/DOH-puh
UK British/ˈdəʊpə/DOH-puh
- DOH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dopa 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dopa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-puh.
What does dopa mean?
noun
- The amino acid dihydroxyphenylalanine that is generated in the liver from tyrosine and then converted into dopamine in the brain.
Where does dopa come from?
Shortened from dihydroxyphenylalanine.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dihydroxyphenylalanine
Words that rhyme with dopa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dopa.
Questions about saying dopa
How do you pronounce dopa?
Say DOH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊpə/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dopa?
Dopa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · puh.
Is dopa 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 /ˈdəʊpə/ (DOH-puh).