How to pronounce Dover
Say it like DOH-ver. Dover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dover 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Dover
- 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".
British respelling: DOH-vuh.
What does Dover mean?
- A sea area between this port and France.
Where does Dover come from?
The village in Nova Scotia is likely named after the town in England.
Words that rhyme with Dover
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Dover.
Questions about saying Dover
How do you pronounce Dover?
Say DOH-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dover?
Dover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ver.
Is Dover 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 /ˈdəʊvə/ (DOH-vuh).