How to pronounce Doris
Say it like DOR-us. Doris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doris 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Doris
American and British speakers say Doris in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔrəs/ in the US and /ˈdɒrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOR-is.
Other ways to say Doris
Doris also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAR-us /ˈdɑrəs/
- DAR-is /ˈdɑrɪs/
What does Doris mean?
- (Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
- a small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken
Words that rhyme with Doris
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Doris.
Questions about saying Doris
How do you pronounce Doris?
Say DOR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrəs/. In British English it is /ˈdɒrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Doris?
Doris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say Doris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔrəs/ and the British form is /ˈdɒrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.