How to pronounce dotal
Say it like DOH-tul. Dotal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotal 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dotal
- 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-tul.
What does dotal mean?
- Pertaining to dower, or a woman's marriage portion; constituting or comprised in dower.
Where does dotal come from?
From Latin dotalis, from dos, dotis (“dowry”).
Words that rhyme with dotal
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Questions about saying dotal
How do you pronounce dotal?
Say DOH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊtəl/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotal?
Dotal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · tul.
Is dotal 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 /ˈdəʊtəl/ (DOH-tul).