How to pronounce dotted
Say it like DOT-ud. Dotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT).
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- DOT
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOT-id.
What does dotted mean?
- simple past and past participle of dot How to pronounce dot
- Made up of a series of dots.
- That contains dots.
- With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.
Where does dotted come from?
From dot + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dotted
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Questions about saying dotted
How do you pronounce dotted?
Say DOT-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑtəd/. In British English it is /ˈdɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotted?
Dotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT). Broken into parts: DOT · ud.
Is dotted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒtɪd/ (DOT-id).