How to pronounce dorkish
Say it like DOR-kish. Dorkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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US American/ˈdɔrkɪʃ/DOR-kish
UK British/ˈdɔːkɪʃ/DAW-kish
- DOR
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorkish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dorkish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-kish.
What does dorkish mean?
adjective
- Dorky.
Where does dorkish come from?
From dork + -ish.
Questions about saying dorkish
How do you pronounce dorkish?
Say DOR-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorkish?
Dorkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · kish.
Is dorkish 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 /ˈdɔːkɪʃ/ (DAW-kish).