How to pronounce dopant
Say it like DOH-punt. Dopant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊpənt/DOH-punt
UK British/ˈdəʊpənt/DOH-punt
- DOH
- punt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dopant 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.
- puntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dopant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-punt.
What does dopant mean?
noun
- A substance added in small amounts to a pure material, such as semiconductor, to alter its original electrical or optical properties; a doping agent.
Where does dopant come from?
From dope + -ant.
Questions about saying dopant
How do you pronounce dopant?
Say DOH-punt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊpənt/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dopant?
Dopant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · punt.
Is dopant 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 /ˈdəʊpənt/ (DOH-punt).