How to pronounce dorty
Say it like DOR-tee. Dorty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dorty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAW-tee.
What does dorty mean?
- Dirty; unclean.“Ees claes were dorty.”
Words that rhyme with dorty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dorty.
Questions about saying dorty
How do you pronounce dorty?
Say DOR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrti/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorty?
Dorty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · tee.
Is dorty 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 /ˈdɔːti/ (DAW-tee).