How to pronounce doter
Say it like DOH-ter. Doter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does doter mean?
- Synonym of dotard (“old person with impaired intellect”).
- Synonym of dotard (“one who dotes on another, showing excessive fondness”).
Where does doter come from?
From dote + -er.
Words that rhyme with doter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doter.
Questions about saying doter
How do you pronounce doter?
Say DOH-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊtər/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doter?
Doter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ter.
Is doter 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 /ˈdəʊtə/ (DOH-tuh).