How to pronounce doryline
Say it like DOR-ih-lyne. Doryline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR).
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- DOR
- ih
- lyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doryline 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 "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of doryline
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOR-ih-lyne.
What does doryline mean?
- Of or relating to the ant subfamily Dorylinae.
- Any member of the ant subfamily Dorylinae.
Questions about saying doryline
How do you pronounce doryline?
Say DOR-ih-lyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrɪlaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɒrɪlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doryline?
Doryline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOR). Broken into parts: DOR · ih · lyne.
Is doryline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒrɪlaɪn/ (DOR-ih-lyne).