How to pronounce dorado
Say it like dor-AH-doh. Dorado has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/dɔˈrɑdoʊ/dor-AH-doh
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- dor
- AH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorado pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does dorado mean?
noun
- A mahi-mahi or dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), fish with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
Where does dorado come from?
From Spanish dorado, from the verb dorar (“gild, give a golden color”).
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Questions about saying dorado
How do you pronounce dorado?
Say dor-AH-doh. The American pronunciation is /dɔˈrɑdoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorado?
Dorado has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: dor · AH · doh.