How to pronounce dorsa
Say it like DOR-suh. Dorsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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US American/ˈdɔrsə/DOR-suh
UK British/ˈdɔːsə/DAW-suh
- DOR
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorsa 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dorsa
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-suh.
What does dorsa mean?
noun
- plural of dorsum How to pronounce dorsum
Questions about saying dorsa
How do you pronounce dorsa?
Say DOR-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrsə/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorsa?
Dorsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · suh.
Is dorsa 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 /ˈdɔːsə/ (DAW-suh).