How to pronounce dotage
Say it like DOH-tij. Dotage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/DOH-tij
UK British/ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/DOH-tij
- DOH
- tij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotage 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.
- tijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dotage
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOH-tij.
What does dotage mean?
noun
- Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.
- Fondness or attentiveness, especially to an excessive degree.
- Foolish utterance(s); drivel.
Where does dotage come from?
From Middle English dotage, from doten (“to dote”) + -age; equivalent to dote + -age.
Questions about saying dotage
How do you pronounce dotage?
Say DOH-tij. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotage?
Dotage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · tij.
Is dotage 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 /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ (DOH-tij).