How to pronounce dorp
Say it like DORP. Dorp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɔrp/DORP
UK British/dɔːp/DAWP
- DORP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dorp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAWP.
What does dorp mean?
noun
- A village or small town; a town considered provincial.
Where does dorp come from?
Borrowed from Dutch dorp, which see for more.
Words that rhyme with dorp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dorp.
Questions about saying dorp
How do you pronounce dorp?
Say DORP. The American pronunciation is /dɔrp/. In British English it is /dɔːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorp?
Dorp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DORP.
Is dorp 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 /dɔːp/ (DAWP).