How to pronounce dorf
Say it like DORF. Dorf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɔrf/DORF
UK British/dɔːf/DAWF
- DORF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dorf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAWF.
What does dorf mean?
noun
- A village in a German-speaking area.
- freak.
- A dwarf.
Words that rhyme with dorf
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Questions about saying dorf
How do you pronounce dorf?
Say DORF. The American pronunciation is /dɔrf/. In British English it is /dɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorf?
Dorf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DORF.
Is dorf 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 /dɔːf/ (DAWF).