How to pronounce dotterel
Say it like DOT-rul. Dotterel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT).
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- DOT
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotterel 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dotterel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOT-rul.
What does dotterel mean?
- A gullible fool, especially an elderly person with impaired faculties.
- A small brown-and-black bird of species Charadrius morinellus, of the plover family.
- Any of various small birds of Australasia thought to resemble the Eurasian dotterel.
- decayed
Where does dotterel come from?
15th century. From dote (“to be foolish; senile”) + -rel (“pejorative suffix”).
Questions about saying dotterel
How do you pronounce dotterel?
Say DOT-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑtrəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɒtrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotterel?
Dotterel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT). Broken into parts: DOT · rul.
Is dotterel 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 /ˈdɒtrəl/ (DOT-rul).