How to pronounce dulcinea
Say it like duhl-sih-NEE-uh. Dulcinea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
- duhl
- sih
- NEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulcinea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dulcinea
American and British speakers say dulcinea in essentially the same way: /ˌdʌlsɪˈniə/ in the US and /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: duhl-sih-NEE-uh.
What does dulcinea mean?
- sweetheart, ladylove
Where does dulcinea come from?
From Spanish Dulcinea, the name of Don Quixote's mistress in Cervantes' romance.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ladylove
Words that rhyme with dulcinea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dulcinea.
Questions about saying dulcinea
How do you pronounce dulcinea?
Say duhl-sih-NEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʌlsɪˈniə/. In British English it is /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulcinea?
Dulcinea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: duhl · sih · NEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dulcinea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʌlsɪˈniə/ and the British form is /ˌdʌlsɪˈniːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.