How to pronounce Dorian
Say it like DOR-ee-un. Dorian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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US American/ˈdɔriən/DOR-ee-un
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- DOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Dorian mean?
noun
- a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
- the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris who entered Greece from the north about 1100 BC
- of or relating to the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris, to their Doric dialect of Greek, or to their culture
Words that rhyme with Dorian
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Questions about saying Dorian
How do you pronounce Dorian?
Say DOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dorian?
Dorian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · ee · un.