How to pronounce dovish
Say it like DOH-vish. Dovish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- vish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dovish 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.
- vishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dovish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-vish.
Other ways to say dovish
Dovish also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DUHV-ish /ˈdʌvɪʃ/
What does dovish mean?
- Pertaining to a dove; dove-like.
- Peaceful, conciliatory.
- Disfavoring increasing interest rates; inclined against increasing interest rates.“The Federal Reserve's statement on recent inflation was interpreted as dovish by the market.”
Where does dovish come from?
From dove + -ish.
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Questions about saying dovish
How do you pronounce dovish?
Say DOH-vish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊvɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊvɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dovish?
Dovish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · vish.
Is dovish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdəʊvɪʃ/ (DOH-vish).