How to pronounce dulce
Say it like DUHLS. Dulce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dulce
American and British speakers say dulce in essentially the same way: /dʌls/ in the US and /dʌls/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHLS.
What does dulce mean?
- Sweetness.
- Alternative form of dulse.
- seaweed; kelp
Where does dulce come from?
Partly a learned borrowing from Classical Latin dulce, use as noun of neuter of dulcis, and partly from the adjective (etymology 1).
Words that rhyme with dulce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dulce.
Questions about saying dulce
How do you pronounce dulce?
Say DUHLS. The American pronunciation is /dʌls/. In British English it is /dʌls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulce?
Dulce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHLS.
Do Americans and Brits say dulce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌls/ and the British form is /dʌls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.