How to pronounce dosser
Say it like DOS-er. Dosser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOS).
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US American/ˈdɑsər/DOS-er
UK British/ˈdɒsə/DOS-uh
- DOS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dosser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dosser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOS-uh.
What does dosser mean?
noun
- Someone who dosses, someone known for avoiding work.
- A homeless and jobless person.
- One who lodges in a doss-house.
Where does dosser come from?
From doss + -er.
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Questions about saying dosser
How do you pronounce dosser?
Say DOS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑsər/. In British English it is /ˈdɒsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dosser?
Dosser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOS). Broken into parts: DOS · er.
Is dosser 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 /ˈdɒsə/ (DOS-uh).