How to pronounce dottie
Say it like DOT-ee. Dottie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT).
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- DOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dottie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dottie
- 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-ee.
What does dottie mean?
- Alternative spelling of dotty (“shotgun”).
Words that rhyme with dottie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dottie.
Words that sound like dottie
Questions about saying dottie
How do you pronounce dottie?
Say DOT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑti/. In British English it is /ˈdɒti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dottie?
Dottie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT). Broken into parts: DOT · ee.
Is dottie 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 /ˈdɒti/ (DOT-ee).
What words sound the same as dottie?
Dottie sounds the same as dotty in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.