How to pronounce dotty
Say it like DOT-ee. Dotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT).
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- DOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotty 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 dotty
- 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 dotty mean?
- Mildly insane or eccentric; often, senile.“My nan has got dottier and dottier since passing the age of eighty.”
- Having an unsteady gait.
- Having many dots.“Look at the dotty pattern on that cheetah's fur.”
- A shotgun.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dotty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dotty.
Questions about saying dotty
How do you pronounce dotty?
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 dotty?
Dotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT). Broken into parts: DOT · ee.
Is dotty 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).