How to pronounce doted
Say it like DOH-tid. Doted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doted
- 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-tid.
What does doted mean?
- simple past and past participle of dote How to pronounce dote
Words that rhyme with doted
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Questions about saying doted
How do you pronounce doted?
Say DOH-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doted?
Doted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · tid.
Is doted 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 /ˈdəʊtɪd/ (DOH-tid).