How to pronounce dopey
Say it like DOH-pee. Dopey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dopey 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dopey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-pee.
What does dopey mean?
- Stupid, silly.
Where does dopey come from?
From dope (“stupid person”) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with dopey
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Questions about saying dopey
How do you pronounce dopey?
Say DOH-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊpi/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dopey?
Dopey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · pee.
Is dopey 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 /ˈdəʊpi/ (DOH-pee).