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