How to pronounce dorsally
Say it like DOR-suh-lee. Dorsally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- suh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorsally 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dorsally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-suh-lee.
What does dorsally mean?
- Towards the dorsal side.
Where does dorsally come from?
From dorsal + -ly.
Questions about saying dorsally
How do you pronounce dorsally?
Say DOR-suh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrsəli/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːsəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorsally?
Dorsally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · suh · lee.
Is dorsally 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 /ˈdɔːsəli/ (DAW-suh-lee).