How to pronounce dopier
Say it like DOH-pee-er. Dopier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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US American/ˈdoʊpiər/DOH-pee-er
UK British/ˈdəʊpiə/DOH-pee-uh
- DOH
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dopier 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dopier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-pee-uh.
What does dopier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of dopey: more dopey How to pronounce dopey
- comparative form of dopy: more dopy
Questions about saying dopier
How do you pronounce dopier?
Say DOH-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊpiər/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dopier?
Dopier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · pee · er.
Is dopier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdəʊpiə/ (DOH-pee-uh).