How to pronounce dosa
Say it like DOH-suh. Dosa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dosa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dosa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-suh.
What does dosa mean?
- A type of thin south Indian pancake made from fermented lentils and rice blended with water, typically served with chutney or sambar.“Eric dipped a piece of the dosa in the coconut chutney.”
Words that rhyme with dosa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dosa.
Questions about saying dosa
How do you pronounce dosa?
Say DOH-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊsə/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dosa?
Dosa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · suh.
Is dosa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊsə/ (DOH-suh).