How to pronounce dos
Say it like DAWS. Dos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dos
American and British speakers say dos in essentially the same way: /dɔs/ in the US and /dɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOS.
Other ways to say dos
Dos also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DOHS /doʊs/
What does dos mean?
Words that rhyme with dos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dos.
Words that sound like dos
Questions about saying dos
How do you pronounce dos?
Say DAWS. The American pronunciation is /dɔs/. In British English it is /dɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dos?
Dos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say dos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɔs/ and the British form is /dɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dos?
Dos sounds the same as doss in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.